Which mesh wins? new study aims to cut hernia surgery infections

NCT ID NCT06644612

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 106 adults having abdominal hernia repair to see if a lighter mesh causes fewer infections than a heavier one. Participants received either a light or heavy polypropylene mesh during surgery. The main goal was to check for surgical site infections within 10 days, and also to measure pain levels afterward.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lady Reading Hospital, Pakistan

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan

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