RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04182412

Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction

Minimally Invasive Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Symptomatic Rectus Diastasis


Sponsor

Karolinska Institutet

Enrollment

110 participants

Start Date

Jun 17, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Rectus diastasis ≥3 cm
  • BMI =<28 kg/m2
  • non smoker
  • abdominal instability,
  • abdominal wall and/or lower back pain despite physical therapy / structured physical exercise for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria6

  • BMI >28 kg/m2
  • Smoking
  • Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy
  • Current pregnancy ≥16 weeks gestational age for the last 12 months
  • Pregnant or women who wish to become pregnant
  • Previously extensive abdominal wall surgery incl hernia surgery (NOT including sectio, appendectomy, small umbilical herniae)

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Interventions

PROCEDUREARD

surgical reconstruction with laparoscopic technique


Locations(1)

Karolinska Institutet, Ersta Hospital

Stockholm, Region Stockholm, Sweden

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