Welcome to Gibbeum Hospital Concerned by the suffering of these patients, Dr. Kang—who had performed both traditional and mesh repairs for decades—set out to develop a new, safer technique. Building on his extensive experience, he created the Kang Repair, a non-mesh inguinal hernia repair method designed to avoid the complications of mesh while maintaining long-term effectiveness. Since 2013, Dr. ... »
In the late 19th century, recurrence rates for inguinal hernia surgeries approached 100% after four years. This high failure rate stemmed from the inguinal region’s unique anatomical challenges: Though physicians developed improved techniques, including mesh repairs introduced in 1989, recurrence rates still reach 10% in some cases. More concerning, the mesh technique – implemented wit... »
Some common types of non-mesh hernia repair techniques include: Non-mesh repairs are often preferred by patients or surgeons who are concerned about the potential complications related to mesh, such as infections, chronic pain, or mesh erosion. However, they may require more technical skill, and the recurrence rates can sometimes be higher compared to mesh-based repairs, depending on the surgeon&#... »