Laparoscopic Management of Prosthetic Infections Following Laparoscopic Groin Hernioplasty — Experiences from a Tertiary Care Center

ConclusionMesh infections are classified as complicated and uncomplicated, and treatment depends on the type of infection type. Complicated mesh infections following laparoscopic groin hernioplasty often dictate mesh removal, requiring large incisions and the high morbidity of the open approach. However, optimal laparoscopic techniques for such patients would drastically diminish the morbidity and physiological insult without compromising surgical principles. Although large-volume studies are not possible as the incidence of mesh infection is very low, our series supports the feasibility of a laparoscopic approach in these difficult circumstances.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research