Rates of and methods used at reoperation for recurrence after primary inguinal hernia repair with Prolene Hernia System and Lichtenstein

摘要

IntroductionSince the introduction of tension-free mesh repair of inguinal hernia ad modum Lichtenstein (L), recurrence rates have been reduced to 1–2%. The bi-layer mesh Prolene Hernia System (PHS) is an alternative mesh with a theoretical potential to further reduce recurrence rates. However, a reoperation due to recurrence after PHS might be technically difficult since both the anterior and posterior space has been utilized.