Tension-free mesh hernia repair: recovery and recurrence after one year

The outcome of 200 consecutive patients with inguinal hernias repaired by t he tension-free mesh technique at a specialist clinic was assessed one year after operation. There were no recurrences and no major complications. The wound infection rate was 1%. Less than 10% of patients had only minor comp laints and 99% of patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the operat ion and its outcome. Low recurrence rates after one year imply low long-ter m recurrence and testify to the benefits of a specialist approach.