http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18634379
Above is the link comparing the two surgeries that was pubished in May 2008.
Does anyone know of any USA studies of the Desarda repair undergoing?
I'm sure mesh has its place in certain cirumstances but if you can avoid its possible complications with comparative results why wouldn't you? The Desarda repair seems to be a viable alternative.