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The Biomechanical Response of Lightweight vs Heavyweight Mesh in Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies

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Surgical Innovation

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Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 60-70, February 2026.
BackgroundThere is currently insufficient evidence to determine whether lightweight or heavyweight mesh is the better choice for ventral hernias. Recurrence and postoperative pain are associated with biomechanical responses such as inflammation, foreign ...