COMPLICATIONS OF MESH FIXATION WITH NON-ABSORBABLE AND ABSORBABLE TACKERS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Background: Due to the use of non-absorbable tackers, LIVHR (laparoscopic incisional ventral hernia repair) has been 
associated with a high incidence of both acute and chronic pain. Several absorbable tackers have been introduced and 
used to alleviate this discomfort. Nevertheless, there are few research in the literature that compare two.  
Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness, comfort, and complications of mesh fixation for 
laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using absorbable and non-absorbable tackers.