Skip the tacks? study tests Pain-Free hernia repair

NCT ID NCT07605377

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at two ways to repair inguinal hernias using a laparoscopic approach: fixing the mesh with absorbable tacks or placing the mesh without any fixation. Researchers wanted to see which method causes less pain and improves quality of life after surgery. Sixty adults with a single hernia took part, and their pain and recovery were tracked over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Absorbable tacker fixation vs non-fixation of mesh
What this could lead to: If non-fixation works as well, patients could have less pain after hernia surgery without increasing the risk of hernia recurrence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Non-fixation might still lead to higher recurrence in larger hernias.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INGUINAL HERNIA UNILATERAL MESH POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Antalya, Antalya, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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