Semi-resorbable parietal reinforcement implants
This mesh - for the parietal treatment and reinforcement of inguinal and femoral hernias - is made of monofilament polypropylene and poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA) knit and therefore 75% resorbable. The study "Early results of comparison of polypropylene mesh and 75% resorbable mesh (monofilament polypropylene and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh) for laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair" has shown the following:
"The PLLA patch used in the TEP method is thought to be a herniated patch that can be safely used because of its ease of application and less postoperative complication rates and more rapid return to work."
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