Recurrant Inguinal HerniaNCT07608653
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Keyhole Surgery (TAPP) for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
A study testing Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair in people with Recurrant Inguinal Hernia, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a laparoscopic surgery called Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is safe and works well for adults with a recurrent inguinal hernia (a groin hernia that has returned after a previous operation). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Recurrant Inguinal Hernia
- What is being tested?
- Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 1 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult patients. Patients diagnosed with recurrent inguinal hernia. Patients fit for general anesthesia. Patients who provide informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Non recurrent inguinal hernia Patients with complicated inguinal hernia. Patients unfit for general anesthesia. Patients refusing participation in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of medicine
Sohag
marwa elkholy, Resident, 01017659722, marwaelkholy93@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Approach for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a laparoscopic surgery called Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is safe and works well for adults with a recurrent inguinal hernia (a groin hernia that has returned after a previous operation).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
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Does the TAPP technique lower the number of complications after surgery? How well do participants recover during the early postoperative period and long-term follow-up? Fixing a hernia that has returned is hard because of old scar tissue. In this study, researchers will use the TAPP technique to work through a different layer of tissue to provide a stronger repair.
Participants will:
Undergo the TAPP laparoscopic surgery for their recurrent hernia. Visit the clinic for close health monitoring shortly after surgery. Complete regular follow-up checkups to track their long-term recovery.
- Conditions
- Recurrant Inguinal Hernia
- Being tested
- Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair
- Keywords
- Tapp repair, Recurrant inguinal hernia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) RepairProcedure or surgery
The surgical procedure will be performed under general anesthesia. Standard laparoscopic instruments will be used to access the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum over the recurrent inguinal hernia site will be incised to enter the preperitoneal space. After reduction of the hernia sac and clearing of post-operative adhesions, a synthetic mesh will be placed to cover the hernia defects. The mesh will be secured if necessary, and the peritoneal flap will be closed using sutures or tacks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic TAPP Repair | Experimental | Patients with recurrent inguinal hernia who will undergo laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair using a synthetic mesh. Receives: Procedure: Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility and Technical Success of Laparoscopic TAPP
Evaluation of the feasibility of the TAPP approach in recurrent inguinal hernias, measured by the rate of successful laparoscopic completion without the need for intraoperative conversion to open surgery due to severe scar tissue or adhesions.
Measured: During the intraoperative procedure (Day of surgery)
Secondary outcomes (7)
Post-operative Pain
Assessment of pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), which ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
Measured: At 24 hours, 1 week, and 1 month post-operatively
Hernia Recurrence
The percentage of patients who experience another clinical return of the inguinal hernia after the TAPP repair. Recurrence will be detected through physical examination during follow-up, and confirmed by groin ultrasound or CT scan if a hernia is clinically suspected.
Measured: 4 months
Operative Time
The total duration of the surgical procedure calculated in minutes from the skin incision to the final closure
Measured: During the surgical procedure (Day of surgery)
Length of Hospital Stay
The total number of hours or days from the end of the surgery until the patient is officially discharged from the hospital.
Measured: From the day of surgery up to hospital discharge (typically 1-2 days)
Incidence of Post-operative Complications
Detection of any early complications like seroma, hematoma, or wound infection.
Measured: Up to 4 months post-operatively
Incidence of Intraoperative Complications
The percentage of patients experiencing any surgical complications during the operation, such as urinary bladder injury, bowel injury, or major vascular bleeding
Measured: During the surgical procedure (Day of surgery)
Time to Return to Normal Daily Activities
The total number of days taken by the patient to independently resume their baseline activities of daily living and return to light work/routine post-surgery.
Measured: Up to 4 months post-operatively
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 May 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026
- Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Recurrant Inguinal HerniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sohag UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marwa Nabil Hussien, Sohag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07608653
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Soh-Med-26-5-3MS
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 20 May 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Approach for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07608653
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Soh-Med-26-5-3MS
- Conditions
- Recurrant Inguinal Hernia
- Keywords
- Tapp repair, Recurrant inguinal hernia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a laparoscopic surgery called Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is safe and works well for adults with a recurrent inguinal hernia (a groin hernia that has returned after a previous operation).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the TAPP technique lower the number of complications after surgery? How well do participants recover during the early postoperative period and long-term follow-up? Fixing a hernia that has returned is hard because of old scar tissue. In this study, researchers will use the TAPP technique to work through a different layer of tissue to provide a stronger repair.
Participants will:
Undergo the TAPP laparoscopic surgery for their recurrent hernia. Visit the clinic for close health monitoring shortly after surgery. Complete regular follow-up checkups to track their long-term recovery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic TAPP Repair | Experimental | Procedure: Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) RepairPatients with recurrent inguinal hernia who will undergo laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair using a synthetic mesh. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adult patients. Patients diagnosed with recurrent inguinal hernia. Patients fit for general anesthesia. Patients who provide informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Non recurrent inguinal hernia Patients with complicated inguinal hernia. Patients unfit for general anesthesia. Patients refusing participation in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) RepairThe surgical procedure will be performed under general anesthesia. Standard laparoscopic instruments will be used to access the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum over the recurrent inguinal hernia site will be incised to enter the preperitoneal space. After reduction of the hernia sac and clearing of post-operative adhesions, a synthetic mesh will be placed to cover the hernia defects. The mesh will be secured if necessary, and the peritoneal flap will be closed using sutures or tacks. | Procedure or surgery | Laparoscopic TAPP Repair |
Primary outcome
Feasibility and Technical Success of Laparoscopic TAPP
Time frame: During the intraoperative procedure (Day of surgery)
Evaluation of the feasibility of the TAPP approach in recurrent inguinal hernias, measured by the rate of successful laparoscopic completion without the need for intraoperative conversion to open surgery due to severe scar tissue or adhesions.
7 secondary outcomes
Post-operative Pain
Time frame: At 24 hours, 1 week, and 1 month post-operatively
Hernia Recurrence
Time frame: 4 months
Operative Time
Time frame: During the surgical procedure (Day of surgery)
Length of Hospital Stay
Time frame: From the day of surgery up to hospital discharge (typically 1-2 days)
Incidence of Post-operative Complications
Time frame: Up to 4 months post-operatively
Incidence of Intraoperative Complications
Time frame: During the surgical procedure (Day of surgery)
Time to Return to Normal Daily Activities
Time frame: Up to 4 months post-operatively
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair in people with Recurrant Inguinal Hernia, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact marwa Saber, Resident (01017659722, marwaelkholy93@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility and Technical Success of Laparoscopic TAPP (time frame: During the intraoperative procedure (Day of surgery)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Jun 2026.