Hernia reconstruction is one of the most frequently practiced surgical procedures worldwide.
Plastic surgery plays a pivotal role in reestablishing desired abdominal wall structure and …

Understanding the biocompatibility of biomaterials is a prerequisite for the prediction of its
clinical application, and the present assessments mainly rely on in vitro cell culture and in …

The use of plastic products or components in medical equipment and supplies results in
challenges in terms of environmental sustainability and waste management for disposable …

The use of degradable materials is required to address current performance and
functionality shortcomings from biologically-derived tissues and non-resorbable synthetic …

Tissue engineering can provide a novel approach for the reconstruction of large urethral
defects, which currently lacks optimal repair methods. Cell‐seeded scaffolds aim to prevent …

Adverse events related to surgical mesh implants such as mesh erosion and adhesion are
inflammation-related and frequently reported in clinical use; thus, advanced real-time …

Complex abdominal wall defects remain a common problem, though there has been
significant advancement in technique and biomaterials over the last decade. The newly …

Poly (lactic acid) has great potential in sectors where degradability is an important
advantage due to its polymer nature. The medical, pharmaceutical, and packaging …

Titanium implants have been widely used for orthopedic and trauma surgery, while they
often encounter the predicament of implant-associated infection, which leads to surgery …

Fractures in the craniofacial region are a serious problem in terms of treatment. The most
reasonable solution is the use of individual implants dedicated to a specific patient. The aim …