Comparing two laparoscopic techniques for pediatric inguinal hernias
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgical methods for fixing inguinal hernias in children. It aims to find which technique is safer or more effective for uncomplicated hernias.
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Who can take part
- Age between 1 month and 18 years
- Has a new (first-time) inguinal hernia
- Hernia is uncomplicated (not strangulated or obstructed)
- No previous hernia surgery on the same side
- No conditions that make laparoscopic surgery unsafe (like bleeding disorders or severe heart/lung problems)
- No collagen diseases (like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
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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