Biomechanical data - Hernia mechanics: Hernia size, overlap and mesh fixation

Abstract

Mesh repair has not been able to eliminate hernia recurrence. Therefore several possible biomechanical causes have been accused: the size of the prosthesis, the extent of surgical dissection, the overlap of the mesh and whether it is properly secured, all have been shown to affect the risk of recurrence after hernia repair. © 2007 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.