Hernia surgery showdown: 3 stitches vs 1 stitch for mesh fixation
NCT ID NCT06314152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared using 3 points versus 1 point to fix a lightweight mesh during laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP) in 351 adults with a first-time inguinal hernia. The goal was to see which method leads to less pain, fewer complications like seroma or infection, and lower recurrence rates over 12 months. Results are based on follow-up exams and patient reports.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lightweight mesh fixation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons choose a better method to reduce chronic pain and complications after hernia repair.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to all hernia types or surgical approaches. Individual outcomes can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yunhong Tian
Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China
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