New plastic wrap trick could make hernia surgery faster and less painful

NCT ID NCT04394338

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new technique for placing self-gripping mesh during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Instead of folding the mesh directly, surgeons wrap it in a plastic sheath to make insertion smoother and reduce the risk of the mesh sticking prematurely. The study compares this method to standard placement, measuring how long it takes and how much pain patients feel afterward.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a new plastic-sheath technique for placing self-gripping mesh during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could make hernia repair surgery faster, easier, and less painful for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial testing a surgical technique, so results may not apply broadly and the method may not prove better than existing approaches.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chairat Supsamutchai

    Bangkok, Bankok, 10400, Thailand

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