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.