Modified vs. Conventional Laparoscopic TAPP for Inguinal Hernia

This study aims to compare the outcomes of two laparoscopic techniques for repairing inguinal hernias: the modified tumescent technique (MT-TAPP) and the conventional laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal technique (CL-TAPP). The primary goal is to determine which technique provides better outcomes in terms of operative time, ease of pre-peritoneal space dissection, postoperative pain, and the formation of seromas. The study will involve 60 patients diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernias, randomly assigned to either group. Participants in Group A will undergo the MT-TAPP procedure, which involves pre-peritoneal infiltration of a local anesthetic solution to improve dissection and reduce pain. Group B will undergo the standard CL-TAPP procedure. Data will be collected on various outcome measures and analyzed to identify which technique leads to quicker recovery, less postoperative pain, and fewer complications. The results of this study will help guide surgical decisions and improve patient outcomes in inguinal hernia repair.

NCT Number	NCT07373314
Lead Sponsor	University of Health Sciences Lahore
Conditions	Inguinal Hernia Repair
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-02-10
Primary Completion	2026-08-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-28