Biologic Meshes for Ventral Hernia Repair – Do They Work?
PG Hernia Course – John Roth disclosures–53 sec objectives–55 sec VH & incisional hernias–1:12 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12496540 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/145932 Keyword(s): abdominal defects, abdominal wall compliance, abdominal wall defects, abdominal wall reconstruction, absorbable mesh, acellular dermal matrix, Alloderm, allografts, BioA, biologic grafts, biologic mesh, bridging, collagenase, components separation, contaminated field, crosslinking, decellularization, EC fistula, ECM remodelling, faux biologic mesh, […]
Laparoscopic verses Open Inguinal Hernia Repair:
PG Hernia Course – Michael Holzman ideal method of hernia repair–1:59 evaluating studies–2:43 MRC lap groin hernia trial–3:52 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10421299 https://www.nc Keyword(s): bilateral hernia, cost-utility analysis, Department of Veterans Affairs, health care reform, hernia repair, incarcerated scrotal hernia, inguinal hernia, learning curve, Lichtenstein repair, mesh, morbidly obese, MRC lap groin hernia trial group, numbness, postop pain, […]
Metallic Constructs: Absorbable Fixation Devices and Sealants for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
PG Hernia Course – Kent Kercher disclosures–22 sec LVHR–32 sec mesh fixation–1:27 tacks & sutures–1:48 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17287923 options for mesh fixation–3:17 operative time–5:37 https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni Keyword(s): abdominal wall defects, absorbable fixation devices, AbsorbaTack, adhesion formation, atypical hernias, biologic glue, Bupivicaine, cyanoacrylate glue, double-crown technique, fibrin glue, hydroxyproline, IHR, intraabdominal placement, lap repair, LVHR, mesh fixation, metallic constructs, […]
Clinical Assessment of Absorbable Barrier Coated Meshes
PG Hernia Course – Brent Matthews disclosures–15 sec citations–16 sec https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15383785 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17180562 https://www.ncbi.nlm.n Keyword(s): abdominal surgery, absorbable barrier coated mesh, adhesiolysis, adhesions, AHS, biomaterial, C-Qur, cellulose, clinical assessment, composite mesh, DUALMESH, EC fistula, elective hernia repair, enterotomy, hernia recurrence, incisional hernia, intraperitoneal placement, laparoscopy, mesh contraction, mesh repair, Parietex Composite, polyester mesh, polypropylene mesh, Proceed, […]
Is Watchful Waiting Suitable for Minimally Symptomatic Ventral Incisional Hernias
PG Hernia Course – Robert Fitzgibbons disclosures–51 sec citation–2:00 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15384802 citation–5:40 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18062080 biologic prosthesis–8:08 Keyword(s): biologic prosthesis, bowel obstruction, elective herniorraphy, incarcerated abdominal hernias, natural hx, observation, peritoneal dialysis, SSAT, stomal hernia repair, strangulation, Sugarbaker technique, ventral incisional hernias, watchful waiting