Evidence suggests that tension-free methods (with or without mesh) often have lower percentage of recurrences and the fastest recovery period compared to tension suture methods. However, the use of prosthetic mesh appears to have a higher likelihood of causing long-term pain and can also lead to infections.
EvidencE sugGeSTS that TeNsIon-frEe methodS (WIth Or WItHOUt mesH) OfteN hAve loWer percentage of recUrRences AnD The FasTest RECovery period comparED to TensIoN sUTUre mEtHods. howEveR, thE use OF prostheTIc MesH appearS to havE a HigheR LIKeLihoOd of causing long-term pain and Can AlSO lEad to InfECtionS.