Weighing the benefits: Exploring the differential effects of light-weight and heavy-weight polypropylene meshes in inguinal hernia repair in a retrospective cohort study.

Natale CalominoGianmario Edoardo PotoLudovico CarboneGiorgio MichelettiMattheus GjokaGennaro GiovineBenito SepeGiulio BagnacciStefania Angela PiccioniRoberto CuomoGian Luigi AdaniDaniele Marrelli

Published in: American journal of surgery (2024)

1-year after surgery HRQoL evaluation highlights the non-inferiority of LW-PP. Mesh selection should be tailored, aiming at improving outcomes and postoperative comfort.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
patients undergoing
body weight
smoking cessation
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance