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A phase III randomized study of preoperative radiotherapy plus surgery versus surgery alone for patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS)

To assess whether preoperative radiotherapy, as an adjunct to curative-intent surgery, improves the abdominal local recurrence-free survival.

Cryotherapy in the recovery of bursectomy for subacromial pain syndrome. A pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the value of postoperative cryotherapy on subjective patients-reported pain; shoulder function and quality of life in patients operated for SAPS .

Percutaneous flexor tenotomy with toe deformity in diabetic patients.

To demonstrate that percutaneous flexor tenotomy is an effective way to treat poorly healing ulcers in diabetic patients with hammertoes. We want to measure this effect by determining the healing time, percentage healed wounds and decrease in size…

A multicentre Prospective study in pAtients undergoing ventral herNia repair by open approach with intrA-peritoneal positioning using parietex* Composite vEntral pAtch.

Assessing the safety and efficacy of a new mesh (Parietex Composite Ventral Patch)

Trans rectus sheath preperitoneal mesh repair (TREPP) versus transinguinal preperitoneal procedure (TIPP) for inguinal hernia repair: a multi-center randomized controlled trial.

Reduce postoperative chronic pain after open inguinal hernia repair.

The effect of ARTISS on latissimus dorsi donor site seroma formation after breast reconstruction: a randomised controlled trial.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of ARTISS compared with our standard care on total volume of donor site seroma after harvesting a LD in immediate breast reconstruction. Seroma is diagnosed, when >= 20 mL can be punctuated…

The efficacy of virtual reality on gait and stair descending in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction.

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality on gait and stair descending in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction.

The influence of laparoscopic hernia repair on male fertility

This study is a pilot study to examine the presence of antisperm antibodies after laparoscopic groin hernia repair in men. The hypothesis of this pilot study is: After laparoscopic groin hernia repair with a mesh, antisperm antibodies can be…

A Phase 3, Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Trial of Topical Fibrocaps* in Intraoperative Surgical Haemostasis

Primary:The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate the superiority of Fibrocaps plus gelatin sponge, as compared to gelatin sponge alone, for achieving hemostasis in subjects undergoing spine, liver, vascular or soft tissue surgery, when…

A Two-Year Follow-up, Post Implantation, Multi-Center, International Hernia Mesh Registry

The objective of the International Hernia Mesh Registry is to observe a minimum of 3,500 patients for up to 2 years post implantation, in a post-market setting, following the use of either ETHICON Mesh Products or other marketed mesh products to…

A pilot study on the effectiveness of the echoguided Transversus Abdominis Plane block during inguinal hernia repair surgery.

-The objective of this study is to determine, whether the use of an perioperative echo guided unilateral TAP block has an superior effect on postoperative pain after open hernia inguinal repair compared to wound infiltration with a long acting local…

Suture Techniques to reduce the Incidence of The inCisional Hernia

Primary question• Which bite size should be used to close a midline incision to prevent incisional hernia?Secondary questions• Is there a difference in postoperative complications between the two patient groups?• Is there a difference in…

The treatment of recurrent inguinal hernias after posterior repair

The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and the outcomes of laparoscopic correction of a recurrent inguinal hernia after previous repair.

The evaluation of treatment after zone II flexor tendon repair: modified Kleinert versus controlled early active mobilisation, a pilot study

The aim of this pilot study is to analyse the effects of two different hand therapy treatments after flexor tendon repair. These two hand therapy treatments concern the active mobilization protocol of the Belfast regime and the passive mobilization…

A double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing PArietene self-fixing semi-Resorbable mesh with standard heavy-weight polypropylene mesh on chronic inguinal pAin DEvelopment

Primary:Does the implementation of a Parietene® self-fixing semi-resorbable mesh (Covidien-Sofradim) result in less chronic inguinal pain as compared to a standard polypropylene mesh (Marlex®; Bard) in the treatment of a inguinal hernia using the…

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Comparison of wound closure in sternotomy scars: intracutaneous closure versus Steristrip-S

The aim of this study is 1. to compare scarformation in two different operative protocols in a prospective manner of children who undergo sternotomy because of cardiologic disease. 2. to differentioate scar pain from sternotomy pain. 3. to estimate…

Surgical Management of Deep Posterior Compartment Syndrome of the Leg

Compare two surgical techniques for treatment of posterior CECS.

The efficacy of Trigger Finger treatment: a randomised, controlled, prospective clinical multicenter trial.

We would like to investigate the efficiacy of the treatment of Trigger Fingers by means of a reliable, randomised, controlled, prospective multi-center trial at a large-scale with a long term follow-up. After completion of the trial we will be able…

Tilburg double blind randomised controlled trial comparing inguinal hernia correction with anterior approach via Lichtenstein or Polysoft.

To compare postoperative pain after anterior inguinal repair with mesh according to Lichtenstein or open repair with Polysoft® mesh