SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2012
Lightweight versus heavyweight in inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 64 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of biological versus synthetic meshes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- International guidelines for groin hernia management.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Guideline
- Titanium-coated mesh versus standard polypropylene mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2019Trial
- Pain and quality of life after inguinal hernia surgery: a multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing lightweight vs heavyweight mesh (Supermesh Study).Updates in surgery · 2018Trial
- Quality-of-life scores in laparoscopic preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.Surgical endoscopy · 2016Trial
- Three-month results of the effect of Ultrapro or Prolene mesh on post-operative pain and well-being following endoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TULP trial).Surgical endoscopy · 2015Trial
- Inguinal hernia repair with the trabucco technique: A multicenter analysis with 5-year follow-up.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Modern Perspectives on Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Narrative Review on Surgical Techniques, Mesh Selection and Fixation Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Is mesh pore size in polypropylene meshes associated with the outcome in Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair: a registry-based analysis of 22,141 patients.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- An international survey of 1014 hernia surgeons: outcome of GLACIER (global practice of inguinal hernia repair) study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Article
- Fascinating history of groin hernias: Comprehensive recognition of anatomy, classic considerations for herniorrhaphy, and current controversies in hernioplasty.World journal of methodology · 2021Review
- Predictive factors of post-laparoscopic inguinal hernia acute and chronic pain: prospective follow-up of 807 patients from a single experienced surgeon.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Polypropylene mesh and systemic side effects in inguinal hernia repair: current evidence.Irish journal of medical science · 2019Review
- Laparoscopic Approach to Inguinal Disruption in Athletes: a Retrospective 13-Year Analysis of 198 Patients in a Single-Surgeon Setting.Sports medicine - open · 2019Article
- Lower recurrence rate with heavyweight mesh compared to lightweight mesh in laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal (TEP) repair of groin hernia: a nationwide population-based register study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Article
- An easier Lichtenstein hernioplasty.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Article
- Comparison of partially-absorbable lightweight mesh with heavyweight mesh for inguinal hernia repair: multicenter randomized study.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2017Article
- Evaluation of three purely polypropylene meshes of different pore sizes in an onlay position in a New Zealand white rabbit model.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2014Article
- Comparative study of shrinkage, inflammatory response and fibroplasia in heavyweight and lightweight meshes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2013Article
- Invited commentary: Persistent pain after inguinal hernia repair: what do we know and what do we need to know?Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2013Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this article is to compare the outcomes of lightweight mesh and heavyweight mesh in inguinal hernia repair.
methodA comprehensive literature search was undertaken to identify studies comparing the influence of lightweight and heavyweight meshes on inguinal hernia.
resultsThe present meta-analysis pooled the effects of outcomes of a total 5,389 patients enrolled into 16 randomized controlled trials and 5 comparative studies. Lightweight mesh repair was associated with a significant less incidence of chronic postoperative pain [OR = 0.72, 95 % CI (0.57, 0.91)] and less feeling of foreign body than heavyweight mesh repair [OR = 0.50, 95 % CI (0.37, 0.67)]. Recurrence at 12 months was marginally increased in lightweight group (p = 0.05) [RD = 0.01, 95 % CI (0.00, 0.02)]. However, statistically there was no difference in the incidence of seroma [OR = 0.80, 95 % CI (0.52, 1.23)], infection [RD = -0.00, 95 % CI (-0.01, 0.00)], and testicular atrophy [RD = 0.01, 95 % CI (-0.01, 0.02)].
conclusionThere was no difference regarding the incidence of seroma, infection, and testicular atrophy between lightweight mesh versus heavyweight mesh for inguinal hernia. There is a concern on the recurrence when lightweight mesh is used in large inguinal hernias. However, lightweight mesh repair do have advantages in terms of chronic postoperative pain and feeling of foreign body, and further well-structured trials with improved standardization of hernia types, operative techniques are necessary.
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