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
Locations
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Faculty of medicine
RECRUITINGSohag, Egypt