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CompletedNCT01802229

Prevention of Umbilical Port-site Hernia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a Prosthetic Mesh Versus Simple Suture

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
106 (actual)
Sponsor
Hospital General Universitario Elche · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The incidence of port-site hernia in patients with risk factors (obesity, elderly, diabetes and lung disorders) can be reduced by the use of a prophylactic mesh in the closure of umbilical port site.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDUREProphylactic mesh placementPlacement of a Omega 3 mesh, fixed to the border of the fascia
PROCEDUREFascial sutureThe port-site hole is closed with simple suture of the fascia

Timeline

Start date
2011-01-01
Primary completion
2012-12-01
Completion
2012-12-01
First posted
2013-03-01
Last updated
2013-03-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01802229. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.