Mesh plasty is a surgical procedure that utilizes a mesh—a flat sheet of prosthetic material—to repair hernias. Specifically, the mesh acts as a patch or reinforcement to cover and support the weakened area where the hernia occurred. It's implanted during hernia surgery to strengthen the abdominal wall and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
In simpler terms, imagine a hole in a wall. Instead of just patching the hole with plaster, you reinforce it with a screen (the mesh) before applying the plaster. This makes the repair much stronger and less likely to break again.
The hernia mesh is typically implanted in the upper stomach, groin, or abdomen, depending on the location of the hernia.
