Lightweight hernia patches are usually made of lightweight materials such as polypropylene or polytetrafluoroethylene and are suitable for smaller hernia defects. Their sizes usually include different sizes such as 06 by 11 cm, 10 by 15 cm, 15 by 15 cm and 30 by 30 cm to accommodate hernia defects of different sizes and shapes. Lightweight hernia patches have the advantage of being thinner, which reduces operative time and post-operative pain, as well as the risk of infection.