Traditional polypropylene and lightweight meshes in totally extraperitoneal inguinal herniorrhaphy (original) (raw)

This study compares patient-reported outcomes (PRO) for traditional polypropylene mesh (PPM) and lightweight mesh (LWM) in totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. Conducted as a prospective analysis from June 2004 to December 2005, it evaluated postoperative pain levels, functional recovery, and recurrence rates in patients opting for PPM or LWM. Results indicate that LWM is associated with significantly better PRO, suggesting its advantage over PPM, although further randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm these findings.