What are the types of mesh?

Table 3

Type of mesh		Pore size
Dynamesh IPOM (FEG Textiltechnik)	Prolypropylene/PVDF	Large 1–2 mm
Sepramesh (Genzyme)	Prolypropylene/sodium	Large 1–2 mm
Ultrapro (Ethicon)	Polypropylene/polyglecaprone (Monocryl)	Large > 3 mm
Ti-mesh (GfE)	Polypropylene/titanium	Large > 1 mm

What position is best for hernia?

To reduce an abdominal hernia, lay the patient supine. To reduce a groin hernia, place the patient in a 20º Trendelenburg position (this position allows gravity to help retract the herniated tissue into the abdomen or pelvis).

What is the most painful hernia?

For most people, the biggest issue with their hernia is that they start to hurt. The pain associated with an inguinal hernia is usually a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin region, often made worse when you bend over, lift anything heavy or cough.

What is the most serious hernia?

Incisional Hernias If you have surgery in which a doctor makes an opening through your belly, you might get an incisional hernia later. Tissue can poke through a surgical wound that hasn’t totally healed. Like groin hernias, they can lead to more serious problems if they’re not repaired.

Which mesh is best for hernia surgery?

2.5. Composite meshes

Mesh	Material	Pros & Cons
Multi
Vypro®, Vypro II®	PP – Polyglactin 910	First lightweight mesh with large pores, Vypro is not suitable for ventral hernia repair
Dual Mesh®	ePTFE	Pore sizes are different on each side
Parietex®	POL – Collagen	Short term benefit for anti-adhesional property