Summary
In this blog, Luke Yamaguchi describes his experience of hernia mesh surgery and the impact the procedure had on his health. He tells his story of having laparoscopic hernia repair using polypropylene (PP) mesh, which left him with severe chronic pain. After nine years, he underwent mesh removal surgery. Alongside his story, he describes the risks associated with surgical mesh and the use of PP as a material, highlights the lack of research about its side-effects and draws attention to the role of industry in promoting the use of mesh.
Blog - Hernia mesh: A story of deception, tragedy and hope (18 May 2018)
https://www.gutresolution.com/hernia-mesh-a-story-of-deception-tragedy-and-hope/
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