The use of a self-gripping lightweight polyester mesh in open inguinal hernia repair : an interim analysis

Publication Date

2015

Document Type

Research

Abstract

This study is to assess the feasibility of using a self-gripping lightweight polyester mesh to repair inguinal hernia in the Philippines in terms of recurrence rate, postoperative pain, operating factors (mesh deployment time, total operating time) and post operative surgical complications. Participants underwent open hernia repair with the use of a pre-cut self-gripping polyester mesh. Intra-operative factors like operative time and mesh deployment time were recorded. Participants were assessed 6, 12 and 24 hours after surgery for post operative complications and pain score. The patients were assessed in the clinic one week after surgery and through a phone interview after one and two years after surgery. Primary endpoint was recurrence rate at 2 years. Secondary endpoints were post-operative pain, surgical and wound healing complications, and operating time factors. The study concluded that the use of a self-gripping mesh is feasible and safe in the Philippine setting due to the minimal intra-operative and postoperative complications noted. Of the initial 44 patients who reached the 2 year follow-up, no hernia recurrence was noted. The remaining 51 patients who have not reached the 2 year follow did not have any recurrence of the inguinal hernia.

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