Postgraduate medical journal
If mesh is so good for hernia repair, then why is there a surge in litigation?
Kaushik Bhattacharya, Dhananjaya Sharma
Published: 202510.1093/postmj/qgaf228
Abstract
Despite several studies affirming the safety of mesh hernia repairs, over 26 000 mesh-related lawsuits are pending in the USA as of July 2025. These lawsuits stem from alleged design flaws, lack of proper warnings, and severe postoperative complicati…
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