Swing-Mesh™ Study (SMS).

NCT ID: NCT06915155

Last Updated: 2025-12-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-07

Study Completion Date

2026-08-30

Brief Summary

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This multicenter, prospective observational study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of the Swing-Mesh™ implant (THT BioScience™, distributed by B. Braun™, France) for laparoscopic-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair using TAPP or TEP techniques. Swing-Mesh™ is a lightweight, macroporous, three-dimensional mesh designed to conform anatomically to the myopectineal orifice without requiring fixation. Eligible adult patients undergoing elective repair will receive the implant. The primary endpoint is hernia recurrence within 6 months. Secondary endpoints include postoperative pain, groin discomfort, and early and late complications. The study will provide clinical evidence regarding the non-inferiority of this spatial, fixation-free mesh compared to standard devices in minimally invasive hernia surgery.

Detailed Description

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Laparoscopic techniques such as TAPP and TEP are currently recommended as the standard approach for inguinal hernia repair due to faster recovery, reduced postoperative pain, and lower complication rates compared to open surgery.

To address the limitations of flat meshes in minimally invasive procedures, three-dimensional implants have been developed. These are better suited to the anatomical structure of the myopectineal orifice (MPO), reducing the risk of mesh migration without the need for fixation.

Swing-Mesh™ is a new lightweight, macroporous 3D implant introduced to the Polish market in 2025. Its structure is based on thermally modified polypropylene fibers, eliminating the need for rigid stabilizing rings. The implant is suitable for both right- and left-sided hernias.

The aim of this study is to assess the safety and clinical performance of Swing-Mesh™ in real-world settings. The primary endpoint is the hernia recurrence rate within 6 months. Secondary outcomes include postoperative pain, early and late complications, and patient-reported groin discomfort.

This is a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study. Consecutive patients undergoing elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair will be enrolled after providing informed consent. The Swing-Mesh™ (15×11 cm or 16×12 cm) will be implanted without fixation. Selected surgical steps will be documented (photo/video), anonymized, and stored on a secure research platform.

Follow-up will be conducted at 7-10 days, 30 days, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. Data will be collected via structured telephone interviews or in-person visits, as needed.

Conditions

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Inguinal Hernia

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Swing-Mesh™ Cohort

Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP) using the Swing-Mesh™ implant without fixation. Follow-up is conducted at 7-10 days, 30 days, 3 months, and 6 months to assess recurrence, pain, complications, and groin discomfort.

Swing-Mesh™

Intervention Type DEVICE

A lightweight, macroporous, three-dimensional polypropylene mesh implant developed by THT BioScience™ and distributed by B. Braun™, used in laparoscopic-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair without fixation. The mesh is designed to conform to the anatomical shape of the myopectineal orifice and is available in two sizes (15×11 cm or 16×12 cm).

Interventions

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Swing-Mesh™

A lightweight, macroporous, three-dimensional polypropylene mesh implant developed by THT BioScience™ and distributed by B. Braun™, used in laparoscopic-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair without fixation. The mesh is designed to conform to the anatomical shape of the myopectineal orifice and is available in two sizes (15×11 cm or 16×12 cm).

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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THT BioScience mesh, 3D hernia mesh, SwingMesh, B. Braun mesh

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* elective groin hernia repair
* age \> 18 years
* male and female patients can participate
* eligibility for laparoendoscopic repair
* signed written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* age \<18 years
* emergency surgery (incarcerated hernia)
* contaminated surgical field
* recurrent hernia
* extremely large scrotal hernias with the need of other abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) preventive procedures (botulin injection, bowel resection, preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum - PPP)
* M3 or M3+L1-3 (EHS classification) groin hernia confirmed during surgery
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Swissmed Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Mateusz Zamkowski, MD, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Swissmed Hospital

Maciej Śmietański, prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Swissmed Hospital

Locations

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Swissmed Hospital

Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland

Site Status

Swissmed Hospital

Gdansk, , Poland

Site Status

Countries

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Poland

References

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Bittner R, Montgomery MA, Arregui E, Bansal V, Bingener J, Bisgaard T, Buhck H, Dudai M, Ferzli GS, Fitzgibbons RJ, Fortelny RH, Grimes KL, Klinge U, Kockerling F, Kumar S, Kukleta J, Lomanto D, Misra MC, Morales-Conde S, Reinpold W, Rosenberg J, Singh K, Timoney M, Weyhe D, Chowbey P; International Endohernia Society. Update of guidelines on laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal hernia (International Endohernia Society). Surg Endosc. 2015 Feb;29(2):289-321. doi: 10.1007/s00464-014-3917-8. Epub 2014 Nov 15. No abstract available.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 25398194 (View on PubMed)

Zamkowski M, S Mietanski M, Franczak P, Gorski D, Grabias J, Janik M, Krol A, Mitura K, Medras O, Nawacki L, Romanczuk M, Rymkiewicz P, Saluk S, Sroczynski P, Sulkowski L, Wieczorek D, Wlodarczyk M. MEsh FIxation STudy in Laparoendoscopic Repair of M3 Inguinal Hernias: Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial-MEFISTO Trial. Ann Surg. 2025 Jun 1;281(6):921-927. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006669. Epub 2025 Feb 13.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 39945075 (View on PubMed)

Zamkowski M, Tomaszewska A, Lubowiecka I, Karbowski K, Smietanski M. Is mesh fixation necessary in laparoendoscopic techniques for M3 inguinal defects? An experimental study. Surg Endosc. 2023 Mar;37(3):1781-1788. doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09699-5. Epub 2022 Oct 13.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 36229552 (View on PubMed)

Stabilini C, van Veenendaal N, Aasvang E, Agresta F, Aufenacker T, Berrevoet F, Burgmans I, Chen D, de Beaux A, East B, Garcia-Alamino J, Henriksen N, Kockerling F, Kukleta J, Loos M, Lopez-Cano M, Lorenz R, Miserez M, Montgomery A, Morales-Conde S, Oppong C, Pawlak M, Podda M, Reinpold W, Sanders D, Sartori A, Tran HM, Verdaguer M, Wiessner R, Yeboah M, Zwaans W, Simons M. Update of the international HerniaSurge guidelines for groin hernia management. BJS Open. 2023 Sep 5;7(5):zrad080. doi: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad080.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 37862616 (View on PubMed)

HerniaSurge Group. International guidelines for groin hernia management. Hernia. 2018 Feb;22(1):1-165. doi: 10.1007/s10029-017-1668-x. Epub 2018 Jan 12.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 29330835 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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SMS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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