Effects of Hernia Repair on Men's Sexual Functions

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In the literature, there are several studies that compare Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) with Lichtenstein hernia (LH) repair. There are no studies that compare sexual functions on men's health and quality of life. Our aim was to study the sexual functions of men, who underwent TEP or LH repair according to Health Survey Scoring Demonstration (SF36) and The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

Detailed Description
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176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups. Group T (n=88) underwent TEP and Group L(n:88) underwent LH repair. Patients demografigs, perioperative findings were recorded. For all patients preoperative, postoperative 7th,30th and 90th day SF 36 and IIEF were filled up.

Official Title
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Effects of Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal and Lichtenstein Hernia Repair on Men's Sexual Functions and Quality of Life.

Conditions
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Hernia, Inguinal, Men, Sexual Dysfunction

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Inguinal Hernia Repair


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: having male gender patients diagnosed on unilateral inguinal hernia patients aged between 18 and 65 years ASA I and II patients Exclusion Criteria: having female gender patients diagnosed on bilateral or recurrence inguinal hernia, patients suffering erectile dysfunction

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: 176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized in two groups. Group T(n=88) were operated TEP and Group L(n:88) were operated by LH repair. Patients demografigs, perioperative findings were recorded. For all patients preoperative, postoperative 7th,30th and 90th day SF 36 and IIEF were filled up.
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Laparoscopic hernia repair.<br>Intervention: inguinal hernia repair. | Procedure: Inguinal Hernia Repair<br>* Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in the groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The intestine may bulge out through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. The abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Open hernia repair.<br>Intervention: inguinal hernia repair. | Procedure: Inguinal Hernia Repair<br>* Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in the groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The intestine may bulge out through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. The abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IIEF Scale | international index of erectile functions | 7 to 90 days | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF36 | health survey scoring demonstration | 7 to 90 days |