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More questions re: inguinal hernia repair
Hi: a couple more Qs especially for surgeon contributors:
(i) views on the pros/cons of the use of ProGrip self-gripping polyester mesh versus polypropylene mesh in an open inguinal Lichtenstein repair?
(ii) views on the pros/cons of excission/division of the ilioinguinal nerve during an open inguinal Lichtenstein repair?
(iii) views on the pros/cons of local versus general anaesthesia for an open inguinal Lichtenstein repair?
Many thanks.
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2 Replies
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Your questions are very specific.
The last one though, isn’t really specific to hernia repair. It’s just pros and cons of anesthesia type. General is more risky, as I understand things, but necessary for laparasocopy. It’s not necessary for open though, so it isn’t used, just for general risk reduction.
The first question is actually two questions combined. Self-gripping mesh vs non-gripping mesh, and polyester mesh vs polypropylene mesh. It can’t really be answered directly.
Good luck.
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Hi: just reposting this as no responses to date. Thanks. DavidJ
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