Hernia repair can go very wrong. There used to be instances of a mesh they used insinuating itself into the surrounding tissue, and even working its way through the skin of the surface.
It can even make you post twice..../s
My cousin had a kidney transplant and a hernia addressed with the mesh. It went south and his guts were literally hanging out his right side. Couple years ago, he found a doctor who was willing to try and fix it. He underwent an 8 hour surgery done by three or four surgeons to fix the issue. I think they used mesh again but a different type. So far so good.
I am not sure, if they need any implant for hernia.
My dad and grandpa both had hernias operated, a long, long time ago, with no implants (they did not exist then) and both did very well.
Maybe they should return to that kind of surgery!
He was a man with great talent and many years ahead in his normal lifespan.
Sad this was the only way out of unbearable pain,
May he rest in peace.