Chicago—Should surgeons use mesh reinforcement during elective laparotomy closure?
An increasing body of evidence suggests yes, but the vast majority of general surgeons in the United States believe that the answer ought to be “no.”
JANUARY 14, 2016
More Data Back Use of Prophylactic Mesh for Laparotomy Closure
Dramatic Drop in Hernia Rates And Costs Seen in Recent Studies; U.S. Surgeons Still Resistant