Comparing two keyhole surgeries for belly button hernia
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests two minimally invasive surgical methods for fixing a hernia near the belly button. It aims to find which approach works better and has fewer complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have a hernia near your belly button that a surgeon has confirmed
- Your hernia opening is 5 cm or smaller
- Your hernia is not stuck or blocked (can be pushed back in)
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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