Specialist Overview: Materials, Safety, and Biomechanics
Hernia mesh is a medical-grade prosthetic scaffold designed to reinforce the abdominal wall and provide a tension-free bridge across a defect. By allowing the body to grow new tissue into the mesh, it creates a permanent, durable repair that has historically reduced recurrence rates from over 20% down to less than 2% in many cases. While modern mesh is highly biocompatible, its use must be balanced against individual patient factors and the risk of chronic foreign-body sensation.
