Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Mesh Selection for Hernia Repair

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Jun 5, 2025 · 40m

Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara Maskal, and Ryan Ellis as they review mesh materials used in hernia repair and the general properties surgeons who perform hernia repairs should know.

Hosts:

- Sara Maskal, MD, Cleveland Clinic

- Ryan Ellis, MD, Cleveland Clinic

- Benjamin T. Miller, MD, Cleveland Clinic

- Michael Rosen, MD, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives:

- Understand common mesh materials

- Review properties of the different mesh materials

- Understand how to apply knowledge of the different mesh properties to different patient scenarios

References:

- Ellis R, Miller…