Incidence and surgical treatment of synthetic mesh-related infectious complications after laparoscopic ventral rectopexy.

Background: Prosthetic-related infection and erosion occurring after a laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR) are rare complications, and their importance is often underestimated. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence rate and surgical management of these complications in LVR patients with polyester (PE) or polypropylene (PP) prostheses.

Methods: From January 2004 to June 2012, 149 patients underwent LVR with PE and 176 underwent LVR with PP.