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Surgical innovation · Feb 2013
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyA meta-analysis comparing lightweight meshes with heavyweight meshes in Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.
To evaluate the influence of lightweight and heavyweight mesh on postoperative recovery in Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ Current evidence suggests that the use of a lightweight mesh is associated with less postoperative pain and less sensation of a foreign body, without increasing the incidence of recurrence. Further high-quality, long-term follow-up RCTs are needed to provide more reliable evidence.