Efficacy of light weight mesh repair for uncomplicated inguinal hernia-A randomized clinical trial

Inguinal hernias are the most common operative procedure performed by general surgeons, and tension free mesh technique have revolutionized the procedure.Decreased,chronic postoperative pain has become recognized more widely.New mesh products has been introduced now available.Which are considered to be better than conventional polypropylene mesh in terms of postoperative pain and infection rates.

Usage of prosthetic materials decreased the frequency of hernia recurrence,although the chronic pain and surgical site infection will considerably affect the patients quality of life.The pain may be caused by damage to the inguinal nerves, but the surgical site infection is due to the foreign body reaction against the mesh which results in inflammatory response and scar tissue formation. Now a days lightweight meshes are used instead of heavyweight polypropylene mesh.Low mass decreased content of foreign body and large pores characteristic of light weight mesh.So light weight mesh decrease the postoperative pain and decreased tissue reaction.