IF YOU HAVE AN INGUINAL OR GROIN HERNIA, YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
Hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgeries today1.
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Inguinal hernia repair laparoscopic compared to open surgery
Patients who have inguinal hernias repaired laparoscopically compared to open surgery, using self-fixating mesh* may experience the following outcomes:
* Your doctor will discuss your options with you.
Patients who have inguinal hernias repaired laparoscopically compared to open surgery, using self-fixating mesh* may experience the following outcomes:
* Your doctor will discuss your options with you.
57%
reduced pain
post-procedure
less likely to experience post-surgery pain 2,3
71% of patients who have self-fixating mesh technology compared to other meshes may experience
a fast return to physical activities2
Minimal Risk
of recurrence4-7
MINIMAL
RISK OF
RECURRENCE4-7
RISK OF
RECURRENCE4-7
MINIMAL
RISK OF
RECURRENCE4-7
RISK OF
RECURRENCE4-7
NOTE
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The outcomes and results referenced on this website are taken from internationally peer-reviewed studies. The clinical outcomes of each surgeon may vary due to different circumstances, experience and infrastructure. Please discuss with your local surgeon on what treatment option is the most suitable for you
REFERENCES
1
Beadles CA, Meagher AD, Charles AG. Trends in emergent hernia repair in the United States. JAMA Surg. 2015;150(3):194–200. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2014.1242.
2
Erbella J and Erbella A. Laparoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using a novel mesh with self-fixating properties. Surg Sci.2013;4(06):289–291.
3
Pisanu A, Podda M, Saba A, et al. Meta-analysis and review of prospective randomized trials comparing laparoscopic and Lichtenstein techniques in recurrent inguinal hernia repair. Hernia. 2015;19(3);355–366.
4
Ozmen J, Choi V, Hepburn K, et al. Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal groin hernia repair using a self-gripping mesh: clinical results of 235 primary and recurrent groin hernias. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2015;25(11):915–919.
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Muysoms FE, Van lander A, Ceulemans R, et al. A prospective, multicenter, observational study on quality of life after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with PoGrip™ laparoscopic self-fixating mesh according to the European Registry for Abdominal Wall Hernias Quality of Life Instrument.Surgery. 2016;160(5):1344–1357.
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Klobusicky P. Haskovec D. Use of an anatomical self-gripping ProGrip™ laparoscopic mesh in TAPP hernia repair. Possible standard? Preliminary results of a prospective study. Eur Surg. 2016:48(2):149–154.
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Klobusicky P. Feyerherd P. Innovation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia reparation—initial experiences with the Parietex ProGrip™ laparoscopic mesh. Front Surg. 2015;2:28.