One cut vs three: could a single incision make hernia surgery less painful?
NCT ID NCT04303182
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two laparoscopic techniques for repairing inguinal hernia: a newer single-incision method (LESS TEP) versus the standard three-port approach. Researchers will measure postoperative pain, operative time, and safety in 200 adults aged 18 to 90 with primary or recurrent hernia. The goal is to see if the single-incision technique reduces pain and improves recovery without increasing complications.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- laparoendoscopic single-site total extraperitoneal (LESS TEP) hernia repair
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that single-incision hernia repair causes less pain and faster recovery than the standard three-port method.
- What could go wrong
- This is a moderate-sized trial, and single-incision surgery may be more technically challenging, potentially increasing operative time or complication risk.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sofiamed Hospital
Sofia, Bulgaria
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