Information for Patients

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE OF MESH FOR REPAIR OF ABDOMINAL HERNIAS

The use of mesh in hernia surgery has generated concern following articles in the press and on TV. This has generated worry and concern amongst some patients who have a hernia and are considering repair. The Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Hernia Society have each issued responses on this subject putting concerns in context. Patients may wish to read these using the links below.

If you have any questions regarding this subject please raise them with Mr Willson at your consultation.

Please click on the links below to look at some of the information documents that have been put together for the practice.

Royal College of Surgeons statement on hernia mesh British Hernia Society statement on hernia mesh

Operation Leaflets from EIDO

Operation specific leaflets created by EIDO will be given to you at the time of any decision for surgery.

If you need another copy please contact Mr Willson's PA.

EIDO have asked that they are not made available on this website.

Further Information

Additional leaflets that patients may find useful:

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Post Op Advice Comparison of Laparoscopic & Open Inguinal Hernia Repairs Recovery from groin hernia surgery (Royal College of Surgeons) Gallstones and their treatment A diet for gallstones Gastoesophageal reflux: What it is and how to treat it