New hope for recurrent hernias? tiny trial tests keyhole repair

NCT ID NCT07608653

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial is testing whether a keyhole surgery called TAPP can safely and effectively fix inguinal hernias that have come back after a previous operation. Ten adults will undergo the procedure and be monitored for pain, complications, and whether the hernia returns. Because scar tissue from prior surgery makes repair tricky, researchers want to see if this different surgical approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that TAPP is a safe and effective option for fixing hernias that have come back after previous surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection, pain, or hernia returning again.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of medicine

    RECRUITING

    Sohag, Egypt

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