Prospective, Multi-Institutional Surgical and Quality of Life (QOL) Outcomes Comparison of Heavyweight (HW), Midweight (MW) and Lightweight (LW) Mesh in Open Ventral Hernia Repair (OVHR)

Conclusion MW mesh had fewer superficial SSI and shorter LOS. After controlling for potential confounding variables, LW mesh had a worse QOL at 6 and 12 months.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research