ArticleJournal of minimal access surgery2006
Tension free open inguinal hernia repair using an innovative self gripping semi-resorbable mesh.
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials comparing the role of self-gripping mesh against suture mesh fixation in patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair.Updates in surgery · 2014Pooled it
- Progrip versus ProFlor: two fixation-free devices for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair-the Pro/Pro study, a randomized clinical trial.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Trial
- Long-term results of the SOFTGRIP trial: TIPP versus ProGrip Lichtenstein's inguinal hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Trial
- The transinguinal preperitoneal technique (TIPP) in inguinal hernia repair does not cause less chronic pain in relation to the ProGrip technique: a prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial comparing the TIPP technique, using the PolySoft mesh, with the ProGrip self-fixing semi-resorbable mesh.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2017Trial
- Lichtenstein technique for inguinal hernia repair using polypropylene mesh fixed with sutures vs. self-fixating polypropylene mesh: a prospective randomized comparative study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2014Trial
- Randomized controlled multicenter international clinical trial of self-gripping Parietex™ ProGrip™ polyester mesh versus lightweight polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair: interim results at 3 months.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2012Trial
- Mesh-fixation combinations and chronic postoperative inguinal pain after laparoscopic groin hernia repair: nationwide cohort study.BJS open · 2026Article
- Association of Mesh and Fixation Options with Reoperation Risk after Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Surgery: A Swedish Hernia Registry Study of 25,190 Totally Extraperitoneal and Transabdominal Preperitoneal Repairs.Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 2022Article
- Outcomes of 207 totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs using self-fixation mesh.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Long-Term Follow-Up of Lichtenstein Repair of Inguinal Hernia in the Morbid Patients With Self-Gripping Mesh (ProgripFrontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Self-fixing parietex progrip versus the standard sutured prolene mesh in tension-free repair of inguinal hernia: effect on testicular volume and testicular blood flow.Updates in surgery · 2018Article
- Self-gripping mesh versus fibrin glue fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized prospective clinical trial in young and elderly patients.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2016Article
- A prospective comparative study of the efficacy of conventional Lichtenstein versus self-adhesive mesh repair for inguinal hernia.Surgery today · 2011Article
- Laparoscopic preperitoneal mesh repair using a novel self-adhesive mesh.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2011Article
- Tension-free open hernia repair using an innovative self-gripping semi-resorbable mesh.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2009Article
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Abstract
aimsInguinal hernia repair according to Lichtenstein technique has become the most common procedure performed by general surgeons. Heavy weight polypropylene meshes have been reported to stimulate inflammatory reaction responsible for mesh shrinkage when scar tissue evolved. Additionally, some concerns remain regarding the relationship between chronic pain and mesh fixation technique. In order to reduce those drawbacks, we have developed a new mesh for anterior tension free inguinal hernia repair which exhibits self-gripping absorbable properties. MATERIALS AND
methods52 patients (69 hernias) were prospectivly operated with this mesh (SOFRADIM-France) made of low-weight isoelastic large pores knitted fabric which incorporated resorbable micro hooks that provides self gripping properties to the mesh during the first months post-implantation. The fixation of the mesh onto the tissues is significantly facilitated. The mesh is secured around the cord with a self gripping flap. After complete tissular ingrowth and resorption of the PLA hooks, the low-weight (40 g/m(2)) polypropylene mesh insures the long term wall reinforcement.
resultsPeroperativly, no complication was reported, the mesh was easy to handle and to fix. Discharge was obtained at Day 1. No perioperative complication occurred, return to daily activities was obtained at Day 5.5. At one month, no neurological pain or other complications were described.
conclusionsBased on the first results of this clinical study, this unique concept of low density self gripping mesh should allows an efficient treatment of inguinal hernia. It should reduce postoperative complications and the extent of required suture fixation, making the procedure more reproducible.
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