A new semiresorbable mesh for primary inguinal repair: a preliminary observational study on quality of life and safety
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A new semiresorbable mesh for primary inguinal repair: a preliminary observational study on quality of life and safety D. Greco1 · G. Santori5 · G. Brancato2 · F. Gossetti3 · P. L. Ipponi4 · P. Negro3 · E. Gianetta5 · S. C. Giovannini5 · M. Mascherini5 · C. Stabilini5 Received: 13 January 2020 / Accepted: 22 July 2020 © Springer-Verlag France SAS, part of Springer Nature 2020
Abstract Background A currently unsolved problem of open inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP), which affects 10–12% of patients after IHR. In the present paper, we explored the results of a newly designed partially absorbable mesh made of polypropylene and polylactic acid ( HybridMesh®) for open hernia repair and its impact on postoperative safety, efficacy, comfort and pain. Methods A prospective multicentric pilot trial was conducted in third-referral centers across Italy (n = 5). Inclusion criteria were unilateral primary inguinal hernia in patients of both genders and BMI
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