Hernia surgery showdown: laparoscopic vs. open vs. robotic
NCT ID NCT04437043
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 100 patients with midline ventral hernias to compare three repair methods: laparoscopic, open, and robotic. The main goal was to see how many days patients spent in the hospital within 90 days after surgery. Researchers also tracked complications like infections and hernia recurrence to find the safest and most effective approach.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (laparoscopic, open, or robotic ventral hernia repair)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons choose the best hernia repair method to reduce hospital stays and complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study with no new treatment; results may not apply to all hernia types or patients with complex conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, East Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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