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01-12-2004 | Original Article

Comparison of two composite meshes using two fixation devices in a porcine laparoscopic ventral hernia repair model

Authors: A. J. Duffy, N. J. Hogle, K. M. LaPerle, D. L. Fowler

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2004

Abstract

Introduction

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair uses tacks to secure mesh. The mesh is designed to maximize tissue ingrowth while minimizing adhesions. We hypothesized: (1) a collagen-coated polyester mesh (PCO) will form fewer adhesions than an ePTFE-polypropylene composite (BC) and (2) absorbable tacks are equivalent to metal tacks.

Methods

In a porcine model of adhesion formation, three pieces of 10×15-cm mesh were placed on the anterior abdominal wall. PCO was secured with absorbable (PLA) or metal tacks (PT), BC with PT. At 28 days, adhesion formation, abdominal-wall adherence, and tissue ingrowth were analyzed.

Results

PCO induced fewer adhesions (14.5% vs 53.4%, P=0.007). On an adhesion scale (0–5), BC scored 3.6 vs 1.75 for PCO (P<0.03). There was no difference in adhesion strength, tack adhesions, or abdominal-wall peel force. Histology showed equal ingrowth.

Conclusions

PCO induces fewer adhesions than BC. There is no difference in the ingrowth of the two mesh types. The PLA achieves equivalent mesh incorporation to the PT.

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Title: Comparison of two composite meshes using two fixation devices in a porcine laparoscopic ventral hernia repair model
Authors: A. J. Duffy
N. J. Hogle
K. M. LaPerle
D. L. Fowler
Publication date: 01-12-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 4/2004
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-004-0258-x

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Comparison of two composite meshes using two fixation devices in a porcine laparoscopic ventral hernia repair model

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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