Two Types of Mesh in TAPP for Primary Inguinal Hernia: A Retrospective Study With Long-Term Follow-Up in Elderly Patients
This study demonstrates that usage of SGM significantly reduces both acute and chronic postoperative pain, as well as the incidence of hematoma and seroma, in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic TAPP repair for primary inguinal hernia. Moreover, SGM was associated with lower rates of both chronic pain and hematoma/seroma in patients with hernia defects ≥3 cm, as well as a lower recurrence rate in those with defects <3 cm. These results support the clinical value of SGM as a favorable mesh option in this population.
Authors
- You Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9204-6724)
- Wenbo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6944-0755)
- Liang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8602-6329)
- Jun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5843-8705)
- Jun Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6624-5033)
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Third People's Hospital of Hefei (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sle.0000000000001414
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00