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, nitinol anchors, obese, operative time, polyglactin 910 suture, polypropylene suture, Protack, PTFE mesh, recurrence, sealants, spiral tacks, suprapubic hernia repair, suture site pain, synthetic glue, Tissucol, tissue ingrowth, transfascial sutures

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Kent W. Kercher

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07/21/2010

Video Categories

Meeting Content, SAGES 2009 Meeting

Learning Themes

Hernia

Sources

2010 Annual Meeting

Presentation Types

Podium Presentation

Video Authors

Kercher K

Video Institutions

Carolinas Medical Center--Charlotte NC

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SAGES Member Discussion