This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Long-term results of a randomized double-blinded prospective trial of a lightweight (Ultrapro) versus a heavyweight mesh (Prolene) in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TULP-trial). Ann Surg 2016; 263: 862–866.
Published: 25th August 2016
Authors: Burgmans J, Voorbrood C, Simmermacher R, Schouten N, Smakman N, Clevers G et al.
Conclusion
In this study of 950 hernia procedures, recurrence was more frequent after one year if lightweight mesh was used (2.7 versus 0.8 percent; P= 0.03). Lightweight mesh was also associated with more significant pain at one year: 2.9 versus 0.7 per cent, P=0.01.
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