Clinical Trial: Urinary Catheterization Versus No Catheterization in Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair

U.S., Oct. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07886814) titled 'Urinary Catheterization Versus No Catheterization in Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair' on Oct. 15.

Brief Summary: This study evaluates whether routine urinary catheterization is necessary in patients undergoing laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. Urinary catheters are sometimes used during laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery to empty the bladder and facilitate surgical dissection. However, catheterization may cause postoperative urinary discomfort, dysuria, and urethral pain. Avoiding routine catheterization may reduce these symptoms without increasing the risk of postoperativ...