Background Mesh options for reinforcement of ventral/incisional hernia (VIH) repair include
synthetic or biologic materials. While each material has known advantages and …

Background: Preclinical studies have demonstrated that macroporous silk fibroin protein
scaffolds are capable of promoting physiologically durable supportive tissue, which favors …

Background Preoperative surgical risk assessment continues to be a critical component of
clinical decision-making. The ACS Universal Risk Calculator estimates risk for several …

The purpose of this primer is to provide the clinical surgeon with a survey overview of the
basic biochemistry of collagen and the methods and rationale of collagen cross-linking in …

Concern for chronic infection of a permanent synthetic material in contaminated and “high
risk” ventral hernia repairs has led to the development and dissemination of slowly …

Reconstruction of a large contaminated abdominal wall defect represents a significant
challenge, even for the experienced surgeon. Perhaps the most extreme example of the …

Abdominal wall incisional and inguinal hernia repair can call for utilization of implants or
prostheses as an alternative to simple suture techniques. The various implants can be …

The use of synthetic surgical meshes for abdominal hernia repair presents numerous
challenges due to insufficient mechanical strength, nonabsorbability, and implant rigidity that …

Background The outcome of incisional and ventral hernia repair depends on surgical
technique, patient, and material. Permacol™ surgical implant (crosslinked porcine collagen) …

Background Recurrence after ventral hernia repair (VHR) remains a multifactorial problem
still plaguing surgeons today. Some of the many contributing factors include mechanical …