Safety and Efficacy of the 3DMax™ MID Anatomical Mesh (BD, USA) in Laparoscopic-endoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair - Multicenter, Prospective Observational Study

NCT ID: NCT07289802

Last Updated: 2025-12-17

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-01

Study Completion Date

2027-04-01

Brief Summary

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This is a multicenter, prospective, observational cohort study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh (BD, USA) in laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Adult patients undergoing elective transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair will be enrolled and followed according to routine clinical practice.

The primary objective is to assess the inguinal hernia recurrence rate within 12 months after surgery. Secondary objectives include evaluation of postoperative pain, groin discomfort and foreign body sensation, as well as early and late postoperative complications.

All participating patients will receive the 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh as part of standard care. No additional experimental procedures are planned. Clinical data will be collected at baseline and during predefined follow-up contacts (early postoperative period, 1 month, 3 months and 12 months) using standardized forms and patient interviews.

Detailed Description

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Laparoendoscopic techniques such as transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair are widely used for the treatment of inguinal hernia and are associated with faster recovery and lower rates of chronic pain compared with open repair in appropriately selected patients. Mesh reinforcement is a key component of these procedures. Three-dimensional, anatomically contoured meshes have been developed to improve conformability to the myopectineal orifice and to provide stable coverage of the inguinal region, potentially reducing the need for additional fixation and lowering the risk of chronic postoperative pain.

The 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh (BD, USA) is a medium-weight, macroporous, pre-shaped polypropylene mesh designed specifically for inguinal hernia repair. Its three-dimensional configuration and recoil properties are intended to facilitate correct positioning and stable coverage of the inguinal anatomy during laparoendoscopic procedures.

This multicenter, prospective, observational cohort study will include consecutive adult patients undergoing elective TAPP or TEP inguinal hernia repair in participating centers, in whom the operating surgeon has decided to use the 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh as part of routine practice. No randomization or control group is planned, and no interventions outside standard care will be performed.

Data will be collected from medical records and structured follow-up contacts (early postoperative check, approximately 30 days, 3 months and 12 months after surgery). The primary endpoint is hernia recurrence within 12 months. Secondary endpoints include postoperative pain, groin discomfort, foreign body sensation and early or late postoperative complications. Study data will be recorded in a standardized database and analyzed descriptively to characterize the safety profile and clinical performance of the 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh in real-world practice.

Conditions

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Hernia, Inguinal

Keywords

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Hernia Mesh Inguinal Hernia Recurrence

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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3DMax MID TAPP/TEP

Adult patients undergoing elective laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP) with implantation of the 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh (BD, USA) as part of routine clinical practice. No randomization or control group is used; all enrolled participants receive the same type of mesh according to the treating surgeon's standard technique.

3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh

Intervention Type DEVICE

Implantation of a pre-shaped, medium-weight, macroporous polypropylene anatomical mesh (3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh, BD, USA) during elective laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP) as part of routine clinical practice. No additional experimental procedures beyond standard surgical care are planned.

Interventions

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3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh

Implantation of a pre-shaped, medium-weight, macroporous polypropylene anatomical mesh (3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh, BD, USA) during elective laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP) as part of routine clinical practice. No additional experimental procedures beyond standard surgical care are planned.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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3DMax MID

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18 years or older
* Primary unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia
* Scheduled for elective laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP)
* Considered suitable for general anesthesia and laparoendoscopic approach by the treating surgeon
* 3DMax MID Anatomical Mesh planned for use as part of routine clinical care
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Age below 18 years
* Emergency surgery (e.g. incarcerated or strangulated hernia requiring urgent intervention)
* Contaminated or potentially contaminated surgical field
* Recurrent inguinal hernia in the same groin (previous repair with mesh or suture)
* Concomitant procedures or clinical situations in which the surgeon decides that a different mesh concept or technique is required
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with follow-up schedule (e.g. lack of telephone contact, severe cognitive impairment)
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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Maciej Śmietański, Prof.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

LUX MED Hospital in Gdańsk

Mateusz Zamkowski, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

LUX MED Hospital in Gdańsk

Central Contacts

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Mateusz Zamkowski, MD, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 22 543 33 60

Email: [email protected]

References

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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 BACKGROUND
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 BACKGROUND
PMID: 36229552 (View on PubMed)

Zamkowski M, Smietanski M. MEsh FIxation in Laparoendsocopic Repair of Large M3 inguinal hernias: multicenter, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial-study protocol for a MEFI Trial. Trials. 2023 Sep 5;24(1):572. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07601-9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37670376 (View on PubMed)

Mateusz Zamkowski, Agnieszka Tomaszewska, Izabela Lubowiecka, Krzysztof Karbowski, Michał Putko, Maciej Śmietański. Mechanical stability of new-generation meshes for M3 inguinal hernia repair: experimental pressure chamber testing of SWING-Mesh® and 3DMax™ MID Anatomical Mesh DOI: 10.20452/wiitm.2025.17990 Published online: October 29, 2025

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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3DMID-PL

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id