It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that one size mesh, or in my case, two 3 X 5 inch pieces of mesh is not the right approach to repair all defects. In my case, the laparoscopic technique was not where things went wrong. It was with too many tacks, improper placement of the mesh and not trimming the mesh to meet the specifications of the operation. My surgeon conducted the laparoscopic surgery part satisfactory and I give him a passing grade for that portion of the operation. It was his judgment, arrogance, general lack of good technique, terrible training, common sense and lack of listening to his patient where he failed miserably.
Arrogance has no place in medicine.
Doctors never tell you prior to surgery that they can't remove the mesh if something does go wrong. Removal is more an option with the conventional methods. Although hernia repair is by far the most common of general surgery, be sure you pick a surgeon who has lots of experience in hernia repairs. I would chose a surgeon who specializes in only hernia repairs. The horror stories I can tell you of grown men calling me at all hours of the night crying in pain from a hernia surgery gone wrong will convince you that not all surgeons are competent in performing hernia surgery.