Kimberly P Woo, Ryan C Ellis, Sara M Maskal, Daphne Remulla, Priya Shukla, Alexandra J Rosen, Isabella Wetzka, Wilhemina Osei-Koomson, Sharon Phillips, Benjamin T Miller, Lucas R Beffa, Clayton C Petro, David M Krpata, Ajita S Prabhu, Emanuele Lo Menzo, Michael J Rosen
INTRODUCTION: Fixation of mesh during minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair is thought to contribute to chronic post-herniorrhaphy groin pain (CGP). In contrast to permanent tacks, absorbable tacks are hypothesized to minimize the likelihood of CGP. This study aimed to compare the rates of CGP after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair between absorbable versus permanent fixation at maximum follow-up. METHODS: This is a post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (NCT03835351)...
May 6, 2024: Surgical Endoscopy