Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:13 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:13 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03935503
Brief Summary:
The superiority of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery over open surgery has been shown in many high patient-numbered studies with early return to work, less pain and good cosmetic results. The aim of this study is to determine the differences between two different methods in terms of sexual, sensory, quality of life and urinary results.
Detailed Description:
Between July 2017 and January 2018, 42 sexually active male patients were randomized with Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) method and Lichtenstein (LCH) method and repair of inguinal hernia. Patients were evaluated preoperatively, at 1 month and 6 months postoperatively, International Sexual Function Index (IFIF), International Prostatic Symptom Score, SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, Visual Analog Pain Scale, Beck Depression Scale, Inguinal Region Discrimination Test ( DT), DN4 Neuropathic Pain Survey, Uroflowmetry and FSH, LH, Total Testosterone levels were evaluated.
Study:
NCT03935503
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03935503