The invite study: incisional hernia prevention: prophylactic mesh from the patient's perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Mesh-augmented abdominal wall closure (Mesh prophylaxis) reduces incisional hernia rates in high-risk patients. In spite of a large body of evidence supporting its efficacy and safety, use of mesh prophylaxis is low in the US and UK, possibly due to negative perceptions of surgical mesh^(1-2). This study aimed to assess the acceptability of mesh to patients and determine factors that influence acceptability.

Methods

Following ethical approval, a convergent mixed-methods study was conducted whereby patients who had undergone elective or emergency surgery (n=332) were approached to participate in a questionnaire assessing knowledge and opinions regarding mesh prophylaxis Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a subset of participants (n=12) and thematic

SUBMITTER: Smith L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature