Female Hernia Repair: Preserving vs Removing a Ligament
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
If you have an inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin area), this trial compares two ways to do laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair: keeping the round ligament of the uterus versus removing it. The study will help doctors learn which way may lead to better outcomes for women like you.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 18 years or older and have finished having children (do not plan to become pregnant).
- You have been diagnosed with a hernia on one side of your groin (inguinal hernia).
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing and able to give informed consent to take part in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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