Comparison of recurrence with lightweight composite polypropylene mesh and heavyweight mesh in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: an audit of 1,232 repairs

摘要

In Edinburgh a group of surgeons agreed to convert to a lightweight, composite mesh (Ultrapro—Ethicon) for totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome following the use of a new lightweight vs a standard heavyweight mesh during TEP hernia repair.