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Follow-up of Surgically Repaired Ventral (Abdominal) Hernias
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to compare the results of different types of repair: open vs. laparoscopic, mesh vs. no mesh, and the type of mesh versus other mesh products over a 10 year period.
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Study of Metabolic, Phenotypic and Microbiome Profiling in Fetal Tracheal Aspirate and Amniotic Fluid after Fetal Surgery
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to investigate the microbial, protein, genetic and cell profiles of the tracheal aspirates and amniotic fluid in human fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia that undergo fetal therapy.
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A Study of Objective Measure of Recovery After Outpatient Surgery
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
The purpose of this study is to use wearable monitoring devices to assess patient activity and sleep patterns before and after outpatient inguinal hernia surgery to determine when these parameters return to baseline.
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A Study to Compare Patient Reported Outcomes in the Belsey Mark-IV and Nissen fundoplication Procedures in Patients with Large Hiatal Hernia
Rochester, MN
The goal of this study is to compare the rate of recurrence of hiatal hernia in patients with large hiatal hernias who had the Belsey Mark-IV and Nissen fundoplication procedures.
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A Study to Compare Safety and Effectiveness of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication versus Laparoscopic Partial Fundoplication to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patients with Hiatal Hernia
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to compare treatment effectiveness and safety between Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) and Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (LNF) in GERD patients with hiatal hernia undergoing hernia repair.