A Method for Proper Choice of Hernia Meshes Based on Their Mechanical Behavior

A method for proper choice of hernia meshes, based on a criterion which specifies the type of the hernia mesh with mechanical properties closest to those of the human abdominal fascia has been proposed. Sensitivity analysis of the method was performed. Based on the results of three type of meshes it was established that the best mechanically compatible mesh was Surgimesh with filament diameter 0.14 mm.