Comparison of Extended Totally Extra-peritoneal Repair (ETEP) and Subcutaneous On-lay Endoscopic Approach (SCOLA) for Para-umbilical Hernia (PUH).

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if one of two surgical techniques works better for treating paraumbilical hernias in adult men and women between 18 and 65 years old. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does one technique lead to fewer complications after surgery, such as infection or fluid buildup (seroma)? Does one technique result in less pain or a shorter operating time? Researchers will compare the ETEP repair group to the SCOLA repair group to see if one method leads to better outcomes for patients. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to receive either the ETEP or SCOLA surgical repair. Have their surgery and recovery tracked by the research team. Attend follow-up visits for up to six months to check for any complications.

NCT Number	NCT07434687
Lead Sponsor	King Edward Medical University
Conditions	Paraumbilical Hernia
Enrollment	86 participants
Start Date	2023-11-01
Primary Completion	2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-25