Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction
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The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain.
Full description
Investigate whether surgical reconstruction with laparoscopic technique can lead to improved quality of Life, trunk stability and reduced pain in patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis. The study will also compare two different laparoscopic surgery methods for abdominal wall reconstruction: narrowing of linea alba with continuous suture with or without mesh.
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Inclusion criteria
- Rectus diastasis ≥3 cm
- BMI =<28 kg/m2
- non smoker
- abdominal instability,
- abdominal wall and/or lower back pain despite physical therapy / structured physical exercise for at least 6 months
Exclusion criteria
- BMI >28 kg/m2
- Smoking
- Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy
- Current pregnancy ≥16 weeks gestational age for the last 12 months
- Pregnant or women who wish to become pregnant
- Previously extensive abdominal wall surgery incl hernia surgery (NOT including sectio, appendectomy, small umbilical herniae)
Trial design
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Interventional model
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110 participants in 2 patient groups
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Central trial contact
Anders Thorell, Professor
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