RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07252999

Comparison of Outcomes of Hernia Sac Transection and Sac Reduction in Open Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair in Ramathibodi Hospital

Transection Versus Reduction of Hernia Sac in Open Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study


Sponsor

Piyanuch Lormuangthong

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Oct 31, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hernia sac transection works to treat pediatric inguinal hernia. Researchers will compare hernia sac transection to hernia sac reduction (traditional inguinal hernia repair) to see outcome in 6 months. Visit the clinic at week1, month3, month 6 for follow-up.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 1 DayMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Male pediatric patients under 18 years old
  • Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery on the affected side by a pediatric surgeon
  • Patients who had follow-up after inguinal hernia surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital or phone follow-up (Telemed) for 6 months
  • Patients who agree to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria5

  • Preterm infants
  • Inguinal hernia patients with strangulated hernia
  • Patients with non-communicating hydrocele
  • Patients who had follow-up at another hospital after inguinal hernia surgery
  • Patients who refused to participate in the study or withdrawn

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Interventions

PROCEDUREHernia sac transection

After administering anesthesia, a standard open inguinal hernia surgery typically was performed by the surgeon. Open inguinal hernia surgery using hernia sac transection technique. Other practices for the patient were as per standard care, including examination, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

PROCEDUREhernia sac reduction

After administering anesthesia, a standard open inguinal hernia surgery typically was performed by the surgeon. Open inguinal hernia surgery using hernia sac reduction technique. Other practices for the patient were as per standard care, including examination, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.


Locations(1)

Ramathibodi hospital

Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand

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