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Trial reportHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2026

A randomized controlled trial of a plastic-sheath technique to facilitate self-gripping mesh placement in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Jakrapan Jirasiritham, Chairat Supsamutchai, Napaphat Poprom, Thanida Janbavonkij, Pongsasit Singhatat, Tharin Thampongsa, Jarinya Wilasrusmee, Theejutha Meakleartmongkol, Settanan Plangsiri, Panupol Thepyasuwan and 1 more

Erratum issued Registry-linked trialAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. It is linked to trial NCT04394338 (The Plastic Covering Method for Self-gripping Mesh Placement in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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The Plastic Covering Method for Self-gripping Mesh Placement in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

TypeinterventionalSponsorMahidol UniversityRan2020 to 2021Enrolled60ConditionsLaparoscopic Inguinal Hernia RepairArmsself-gripping mesh placement with plastic sheath in laparoscopic inguinal hernia
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Jakrapan JirasirithamDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chairat SupsamutchaiDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Napaphat PopromDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thanida JanbavonkijDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Pongsasit SinghatatDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Tharin ThampongsaDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
Jarinya WilasrusmeeCollege of Medicine, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Theejutha MeakleartmongkolFaculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Settanan PlangsiriFaculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Panupol ThepyasuwanFaculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chumpon WilasrusmeeDepartment of surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand. chumpon.wil@mahidol.ac.th.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSelf-gripping mesh reduces recurrence and postoperative pain but is difficult to deploy due to its adhesive properties.

methodsWe developed a plastic-sheath covering technique to facilitate mesh placement. In Phase I, prototypes were evaluated for placement time and surgeon satisfaction. In Phase II, a randomized controlled trial (NCT04394338) compared the optimized sheath with conventional placement in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

resultsPrototype 4 achieved the shortest placement time in Phase I. In Phase II (n = 26), the plastic-sheath method significantly reduced mesh placement time (4.56 ± 1.80 vs. 7.40 ± 1.52 min; P = 0.005) and improved surgeon satisfaction (8.00 vs. 6.31; P = 0.003). Postoperative pain, hospital stay, and complication rates were comparable between groups.

conclusionsThe plastic-sheath method simplifies self-gripping mesh deployment, reduces operative time, and improves surgeon satisfaction without increasing complications.

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Hernia, InguinalHerniorrhaphyLaparoscopySurgical MeshAgedFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative PainInguinal hernia repairLaparoscopic hernia repairSelf-gripping meshSurgical innovationTotal extraperitoneal (TEP) repairs

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PMID42622923
PMCPMC13493447

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