A comparative study of composite versus prolene mesh in intraperitoneal onlay repair for ventral hernia

Abstract

Introduction: There are many techniques to repair ventral hernia. Among these intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair has become popular. So a study on intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair is necessary to increase effectiveness of surgery, reduce the complications and reduce the cost of surgery. Aim and Objectives: To compare the outcomes of composite mesh and prolene mesh usage in intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for ventral hernia. Methods and Materials: This prospective comparative study was conducted among the patients between 18-80 years with uncomplicated ventral hernia. 30 patients where included in the study after obtaining informed consent, with group A as 15 patients who underwent intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for ventral hernia using composite mesh and group B as 15 patients who underwent intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for ventral hernia using prolene mesh.Results: The mean age of patients was 45.66±11.28yrs of age, with minimum age of 30yr and maximum of 67yrs. Among them female preponderance was seen in study, with 76.7% were females and 23.3% were male patients. Duration of surgery in group A was 130±8.52mins and group B was 121.6±7.58mins. (p