The use of mesh for hernia surgeries has faced its share of criticism. Dr. Robert Wright, MD, surgeon at Meridian Surgery Center provides insights on the safety and misconceptions about complications that may arise from the use of surgical mesh in hernia repair. Since its introduction, the use of mesh implants for surgery has resulted in the drop of hernia recurrences. The likelihood of infected hernia mesh or other mesh complications is 0.1%.

0:00 – Intro
0:11 – Hernia Mesh Safety and Risk of Complications
0:57 – What Causes a Hernia?
1:29 – History of Mesh
3:32 – Benefits of a Mesh Implant for Hernias

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