Comparison of Self-Fixating vs Non-Fixating Hernia Mesh

A Randomized Controlled Study of Self Fixating Mesh Versus Non Fixating Polyester Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

The purpose of this study is to determine if self-fixating polyester mesh will have lower incidence of chronic postoperative pain and recurrence than non-fixating polyester mesh when used for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

This is a randomized, blinded comparison of self-gripping mesh and standard polyester mesh for laparoscopic, primary inguinal hernia repair performed in a Totally ExtraPeritoneal (TEP) fashion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 18 years
• ASA Classification I, II, III
• scheduled for elective TEP inguinal hernia repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA Classification IV or greater
• needing emergency surgery
• known history of narcotic dependence
• undergoing bilateral inguinal or combined umbilical hernia repair
• undergoing other procedures during same anesthetic
• undergoing recurrent inguinal hernia repair