Comparison of Mesh Fixation Techniques in Elective Laparoscopic Repair of Incisional Hernia - ReliaTack™ v ProTack™

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TACKoMESH study (Comparison of using absorbable tacks (ReliaTack™) against a non-absorbable tack (Protack™) to fixate Symbotex™ composite mesh in the elective repair of incisional hernia) is a prospective, single-centre, double blinded randomised trial which aims to establish whether the use of abso...

TACKoMESH study (Comparison of using absorbable tacks (ReliaTack™) against a non-absorbable tack (Protack™) to fixate Symbotex™ composite mesh in the elective repair of incisional hernia) is a prospective, single-centre, double blinded randomised trial which aims to establish whether the use of absorbable (ABS) compared to non-absorbable (Non-ABS) tacks in adult patients undergoing elective incisional hernia repair produces a lower rate of pain both immediately and long-term. Secondary outcomes to be explored include seroma formation, hernia recurrence, length of postoperative hospital stay, wound infection, reoperation rate, operation time, health related quality of life and time to return to normal daily activity. Patients entering TACKoMesh will be randomised immediately prior to their operation with a 1:1 ratio of ABS versus Non-ABS tack arm allocation. The same composite mesh will be used for all operations. Follow-up is according to a predetermined schedule, using specifically designed Case Report Forms to collect the blinded data.

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