An oval shaped piece of mesh is inserted behind the hernia defect through a small incision.  The mesh is held open by a memory recoil ring.  A single absorbable suture holds the mesh in place.

Key Benefits

• Significantly less pain
• Mesh placed behind defect
• Does not require general anesthesia
• Good for a recurrent hernia

Disadvantages

• Requires experienced surgeon
• Not appropriate for contaminated case

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