One vs both hernia repairs when one hernia is symptom-free
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This study compares repairing both hernias at the same time versus only the one causing symptoms, for people who have a hernia on each side but only one side bothers them. The goal is to see which approach leads to better recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a hernia on both sides of your groin.
- At least one of the hernias is not causing pain or other symptoms.
- You are 18 years or older.
- The clinic where you have surgery does more than 50 groin hernia repairs a year using laparoscopy (small incisions with a camera).
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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