Self-gripping meshes reduce surgical time in hernia repair

In a comparative study of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, self-gripping meshes (SGMs) demonstrated a significant reduction in surgical time (58.9 minutes) compared to fixation means for meshes (FMMs), which averaged 68.1 minutes (p = 0.0004). Additionally, while post-operative pain showed a trend towards reduction in the SGM group (p = 0.08), no recurrences were observed after a median follow-up of 18 months. SGMs are presented as a safe and efficient alternative.