The efficacy of absorbable versus non-absorbable fixation in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (tep) repair of large inguinal hernias.

CONCLUSION: Both titanium and absorbable tacks showed similar post-operative complications and pain scores. As such, they both appear safe and feasible for mesh fixation during laparoscopic repair of large inguinal hernias. PMID: 30773309 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30773309?dopt=Abstract

Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - February 14, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Prakash PS, Wijerathne S, Salgaonkar HP, Lomanto D Tags: Asian J Surg Source Type: research