Slowly resorbable biosynthetic mesh: 2-year results in VHWG grade 3 hernia repair

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  • M. M.J. Van Rooijen
  • T. Tollens
  • Jørgensen, Lars Nannestad
  • T. S. de Vries Reilingh
  • G. Piessen
  • F. Köckerling
  • M. Miserez
  • A. C.J. Windsor
  • F. Berrevoet
  • R. H. Fortelny
  • B. Dousset
  • G. Woeste
  • H. L. van Westreenen
  • F. Gossetti
  • J. F. Lange
  • G. W.M. Tetteroo
  • A. Koch
  • J. Jeekel

Introduction: Information on the long-term performance of biosynthetic meshes is scarce. This study analyses the performance of biosynthetic mesh (Phasix™) over 24 months. Methods: A prospective, international European multi-center trial is described. Adult patients with a Ventral Hernia Working Group (VHWG) grade 3 incisional hernia larger than 10 cm2, scheduled for elective repair, were included. Biosynthetic mesh was placed in sublay position. Short-term outcomes included 3-month surgical site occurrences (SSO), and long-term outcomes comprised hernia recurrence, reoperation, and quality of life assessments until 24 months. Results: Eighty-four patients were treated with biosynthetic mesh. Twenty-two patients (26.2%) developed 34 SSOs, of which 32 occurred within 3 months (primary endpoint). Eight patients (11.0%) developed a hernia recurrence. In 13 patients (15.5%), 14 reoperations took place, of which 6 were performed for hernia recurrence (42.9%), 3 for mesh infection (21.4%), and in 7 of which the mesh was explanted (50%). Compared to baseline, quality of life outcomes showed no significant difference after 24 months. Despite theoretical resorption, 10.7% of patients reported presence of mesh sensation in daily life 24 months after surgery. Conclusion: After 2 years of follow-up, hernia repair with biosynthetic mesh shows manageable SSO rates and favorable recurrence rates in VHWG grade 3 patients. No statistically significant improvement in quality of life or reduction of pain was observed. Few patients report lasting presence of mesh sensation. Results of biosynthetic mesh after longer periods of follow-up on recurrences and remodeling will provide further valuable information to make clear recommendations. Trial registration: Registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02720042), March 25, 2016.

Original languageEnglish
JournalHernia
Volume26
Pages (from-to)131–138
Number of pages8
ISSN1265-4906
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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  • Biosynthetic mesh, Hernia recurrence, Hernia surgery, Incisional hernia

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