Light Weight vs Heavy Weight Polypropylene Mesh , A Comparative Study in the Repair of Anterior Abdominal Wall Hernia

Abstract

Introduction: Hernia can occur in any site of the body, the common site being the anterior abdominal wall includes epigastric, umbilical, Spigelian and inguinal hernia, the latter being the most commonly encountered hernia in surgical departments. Hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the globe. Hernia surgery has drastically improved from a simple tissue repair method and then prosthetic repair to minimally invasive techniques. Despite the advancement in hernia repair technique and frequency of this surgery, the pain remains an important complication following surgery.