Surgical candidates with prior incisional hernia repair with mesh were prone to more complications and healthcare utilization when undergoing a subsequent operation through their prosthetic-reinforced ...

Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs ...

Can a single-stage repair of a contaminated abdominal wall defect be safely performed using a biodegradable biologic mesh? The authors presented the results from a series of 128 patients who all had ...

This study is a good starting point to better understand the best way to handle chronic neuropathic pain following abdominal surgery.” — Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D ...

Hernia mesh infections are serious medical complications that often lead to extended recovery times and, in some cases, multiple surgical procedures.” — Greg ...