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NoPro - Norwegian Hernia Prophylaxis Study
Sponsor: Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Summary
A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing midline laparotomy closures using the small-bite suture technique alone to those using the small-bite suture technique with an additional onlay prophylactic polypropylene mesh. The primary endpoint is the incidence of incisional hernias in both groups after one year.
Official title: NoPro - Norwegian Hernia Prophylaxis Study: Onlay Mesh Versus Small Bite Suture Technique Closure of Midline Laparotomies
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2025-02-17
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2025-03-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Prophylactic polypropylene onlay mesh
The patients in the mesh group are closed with small bites technique and in addition receiving an onlay polypropylene mesh when closing the fascia in midline laparotomies.
Locations (1)
Innlandet Hospital Trust
Hamar, Norway