INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR

This study tests a new open surgery method called TREPP for fixing inguinal hernias. The goal is to reduce long-term groin pain and hernia recurrence. Researchers will follow 30 adults for up to a year after surgery.

This study is testing the DEXTER robotic system for repairing inguinal hernias. Researchers will enroll 140 adults who need hernia surgery and use the robot to assist. The goal is to see if the device works safely and effectively in real-world conditions, without needing to switc…

This study tests if a nerve block done during laparoscopic hernia repair can lower pain and help people recover faster. One hundred adults having elective hernia surgery will be randomly assigned to get the block or not. The block uses a numbing medicine injected under direct vis…

This study compares two ways to fix inguinal hernias in boys under 18: cutting the hernia sac versus pushing it back. Researchers will track complications like fluid buildup, bruising, hernia return, and testicular shrinkage over 6 months. The goal is to find which method leads t…

This study compares two ways to help children breathe during laparoscopic hernia repair: a traditional breathing tube (endotracheal intubation) and a less invasive mask (laryngeal mask airway). Researchers will enroll 266 children aged 1-10 to see which method is safer and leads …

This study tests whether a set of tools—like doctor education, decision aids, and financial incentives—can reduce unnecessary medical tests before low-risk surgeries such as breast lump removal, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair. Sixteen hospitals in Michigan will use these …