Hernia surgery showdown: glue may beat stitches and tacks for pain relief

NCT ID NCT07401082

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three ways to secure mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair: surgical glue, stitches, or metal tacks. 75 adults were randomly assigned to one method. Researchers measured pain, quality of life, and surgery time. The goal is to find which method causes the least discomfort and best recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Cyanoacrylate surgical adhesive (Glubran-2®)

What this could lead to

If glue works best, it could mean less pain and faster recovery for hernia patients, with fewer mesh-related discomforts.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 75 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and glue might not hold as well as stitches or tacks over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine Cairo University

    Cairo, Al-Manial Cairo, 11956, Egypt