Weighing the benefits: Exploring the differential effects of light-weight and heavy-weight polypropylene meshes in inguinal hernia repair in a retrospective cohort study - 21/11/24
, Gianmario Edoardo Poto b, Ludovico Carbone b, Giorgio Micheletti a, Mattheus Gjoka b, Gennaro Giovine c, Benito Sepe c, Giulio Bagnacci d, Stefania Angela Piccioni b, Roberto Cuomo e, Gian Luigi Adani a, Daniele Marrelli bAbstract |
Background |
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, with more than 20 million cases yearly. Choice between mesh types varies in clinical practice. To compare light-weight polypropylene (LW-PP, 34–36 g/m2) and heavy-weight polypropylene (HW-PP, 95 g/m2) meshes.
Methods |
Data from patients who underwent open inguinal hernia repair between 2020 and 2022. Selection criteria ensured homogeneity. Endpoints were to assess the impact of different mesh weights on overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL), using Short Form 36 (SF-36), and to monitor postoperative complications.
Results |
Two hundred patients were included in both groups. Lateral and direct hernias occurred in 60.5 % and 39.5 %. According to EHS, 31.5 %, 22.3 % and 46.2 % were classified as size 1, 2, 3. Follow-up showed similar HRQoL at 30-days, with a favorable trend towards LW-PP mesh offering fewer limitations, better comfort, and improved general health after 12-months. No difference in postoperative paresthesia, wound hematoma, and interference with daily activities.
Conclusion |
1-year after surgery HRQoL evaluation highlights the non-inferiority of LW-PP. Mesh selection should be tailored, aiming at improving outcomes and postoperative comfort.
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Highlights |
• | A study to investigate patient quality of life following inguinal hernia repair. |
• | Lightweight vs. heavyweight polypropylene meshes have been compared. |
• | Lightweight mesh may reduce discomfort without increasing recurrence rate. |
• | 1-year follow-up showed no difference in outcomes between the two meshes. |
Keywords : Inguinal hernia repair, Quality of life, Polypropylene meshes, Lightweight, Heavyweight
Abbreviations : HW-PP, LW-PP, HRQoL, EHS, SF-36, VApS
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Vol 238
Article 115950- décembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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