Effect of different mesh materials on adhesion formation

Abstract

Because of the necessity of placing prosthetic materials to reduce the high rate of recurrence associated with conventional hernia repair without mesh, aggressive dissection of tissues occurs during conventional open repair. Laparoscopic surgery has introduced a new technique for repairing defects of the anterior abdominal wall in order to avoid this large dissection, which is associated with discomfort, the use of drains, the possibility of contamination and infection of the meshes used, and a long hospital stay for the patient. These effects have led surgeons to accept the laparoscopic approach as a valid option for our patients [1]. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.