Sandesh Raja, Adarsh Raja, Ziyan Ansari, Sara Eman, Simran Bajaj, Muhammad Ahmed, Uday Kumar, Yawar Hussain Shah, Sachin Jawahar, Faisal Aftab, Deepak Rajani, Satesh Kumar, Mahima Khatri
BACKGROUND: This analysis addresses the uncertainty surrounding the efficacy of glue mesh fixation (GMF) compared with tack mesh fixation (TMF) in laparoscopic herniorrhaphy. Our meta-analysis incorporates recently conducted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to enhance the reference for assessing the efficacy and safety of GMF. METHODS: PubMed Central, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library were extensively reviewed for articles in the English language performed from inception to May 2023 using the keywords "Glue mesh repair," "Tack mesh repair," "Inguinal Hernia," "Herniorrhaphy," "Laparoscopic," "Mesh Fixation," and "Randomized controlled trials...
2024: Frontiers in Surgery