Information sheet on the clinical trial - Herniamed

Main Indication

Hernia surgery

 

Study name (study type)

Herniamed Quality Assurance Study

Quality assurance by an independent institute

Herniamed gGmbH in Berlin 

FOR RUSH READERS:

Herniamed is an internet-based quality study covering inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, incisional hernias, epigastric hernias, parastomal hernias, and hiatal hernias. 

DETAILED INFORMATION:

The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care requires the surgical sector to implement cross-sectoral quality assurance with a focus on outcome quality. 

Through the joint registries of the Herniamed study, as many hernia surgeries as possible—from both hospitals and private practices—are to be prospectively recorded.

Its goal is to research and optimize the quality of all hernia surgery through the continuous development of new mesh products and fixation techniques, as well as frequently updated surgical procedures. 

Study Title

Herniamed Study

Which conditions are treated within the study?

Hernias requiring surgery

Are specific subgroups of patients with one of the mentioned conditions being treated?

Inguinal hernia

Umbilical hernia

Incisional hernia

Epigastric hernia

Parastomal hernia

Hiatal hernia

Study Protocol

The patient is informed about participation in the Herniamed study prior to surgery. 

Patient data and surgical outcomes are recorded in the registry. 

One, five, and ten years after surgery, patients are contacted as part of follow-up care and asked about their well-being following the procedure (follow-up).

Inclusion criteria

• Hernia requiring surgery, either emergency or elective
• Participation in follow-up at 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years

Exclusion criteria

• Residence abroad

Your contacts: 

Dr. Juris Rocans

Staff members responsible at the study clinic

Daniela Wagner

Email: wagnerd@~@gp-ruesselsheim.de

Phone: 06142 88-3054