The Hippo Trial: Comparison of Self-gripping Mesh and Sutured Mesh in Lichtenstein Hernioplasty (Randomized double blind trial)
2 mn read The Hippo Trail compared a conventional sutured mesh with a self-gripping mesh (Progrip Mesh) in Lichtenstein Hernioplasty. The two parameters which were evaluated were incidence of chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) and recurrence rate after Lichtenstein hernioplasty. The trial was conducted since chronic pain is the most common complication of inguinal hernioplasty and it was thought […]
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