Lighter mesh may mean less pain after hernia surgery

NCT ID NCT00451893

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at 412 men having groin hernia repair to see if a lighter mesh causes less pain and better quality of life than a heavier one. Surgeons were assigned to use one type of mesh, and patients were randomly assigned to a surgeon. The main goal was to measure pain after surgery using standard pain scales.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Surgical and Perioperativ Sciences, Umeå University Hospital

    Umeå, SE 90185, Sweden

  • Östersund Hospital

    Östersund, SE 83183, Sweden

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