Table of Contents
- 1 Can a groin hernia be repaired without mesh?
- 2 Can hernia surgery be done without mesh?
- 3 Does Shouldice use mesh?
- 4 What is the best mesh for hernia repair?
- 5 What type of mesh is used in inguinal hernia repair?
- 6 Are unilateral inguinal hernias easier to treat?
- 7 What are the different methods for hernia repair in adults?
- 8 What are the different types of inguinal hernias?
Can a groin hernia be repaired without mesh?
Tissue only (no mesh) repairs for inguinal hernias usually cause more discomfort during healing and have increased risks of recurrence compared to mesh repairs. This is the reason mesh inguinal hernia repair is the standard of care.
Can hernia surgery be done without mesh?
A: Not necessarily, but usually. In the right patients, some groin hernias can be repaired without mesh and still have acceptable success rates. Additionally, some small hernias at the belly button can be repaired with suture alone. Most repairs, though, do utilize prosthetic mesh to achieve a successful repair.
Which mesh is best for hernia?
Table 3
Type of mesh | Pore size | |
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Dynamesh IPOM (FEG Textiltechnik) | Prolypropylene/PVDF | Large 1–2 mm |
Sepramesh (Genzyme) | Prolypropylene/sodium | Large 1–2 mm |
Ultrapro (Ethicon) | Polypropylene/polyglecaprone (Monocryl) | Large > 3 mm |
Ti-mesh (GfE) | Polypropylene/titanium | Large > 1 mm |
Does Shouldice use mesh?
Few people know that Shouldice Hospital was a pioneer in the early development of mesh in the 1980’s. We are not “anti-mesh”; rather, “we are against the indiscriminate and injudicious use of mesh”.
What is the best mesh for hernia repair?
2.5. Composite meshes
Mesh | Material | Pros & Cons |
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Vypro®, Vypro II® | PP – Polyglactin 910 | First lightweight mesh with large pores, Vypro is not suitable for ventral hernia repair |
Dual Mesh® | ePTFE | Pore sizes are different on each side |
Parietex® | POL – Collagen | Short term benefit for anti-adhesional property |
Mono |
Which mesh is best for inguinal hernia?
What type of mesh is used in inguinal hernia repair?
Polypropylene has several features that make it one of the most popular materials for hernia mesh. It is thin and lightweight. Polypropylene allows manufacturers to create mesh with large pores and minimal surface area. But all hernia mesh materials come with unique advantages and disadvantages.
Are unilateral inguinal hernias easier to treat?
Occurring in one sole place within the groin or lower abdomen, a unilateral hernia is typically considered lightly easier to treat than other types due to its simple location. Pretty self explanatory akin to the earlier discussed unilateral and bilateral types, a left inguinal hernia is simply a hernia occurring on the left hand side.
Can a patch be used to repair a hernia?
A synthetic patch or mesh may be used to repair your hernia. Patch use is becoming widespread in repairing hernias in adults. A patch may strengthen your abdominal wall, reduce your discomfort after surgery, and reduce the chance that your hernia repair will have to be done again.
What are the different methods for hernia repair in adults?
This is another method for hernia repair in adults. A surgeon inserts a thin, lighted scope through a small incision in the belly. Surgical tools to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the belly. Laparoscopic hernia surgery may have some advantages over open surgery in certain cases.
What are the different types of inguinal hernias?
Whilst the word ‘hernia’ can relate to mass topics, we’re solely focusing on inguinal hernias in this article. As a general rule of thumb, inguinal hernias can be categorized into the following themes and locations: left, right, direct, indirect, bilateral and unilateral.