Hernia

Editor’s corner

G. Campanelli

Hernia research from bench to bed side or “panta rhei in troubled times”

A. H. Petter-Puchner, U. Dietz, N. Smart, G. Campanelli

Long term comparative evaluation of two types of absorbable meshes in partial abdominal wall defects: an experimental study in rabbits

G. Pascual, M. Rodríguez, B. Pérez-Köhler, S. Benito-Martínez, B. Calvo, F. García-Moreno, J. M. Bellón

Tissue remodeling macrophages morphologically dominate at the interface of polypropylene surgical meshes in the human abdomen

A. Dievernich, P. Achenbach, L. Davies, U. Klinge

Anti-inflammatory coating of hernia repair meshes: a 5-rabbit study

M. Bredikhin, D. Gil, J. Rex, W. Cobb, V. Reukov, A. Vertegel

Efficacy of antimicrobial agents delivered to hernia meshes using an adaptable thermo-responsive hyaluronic acid-based coating

B. Pérez-Köhler, F. Linardi, G. Pascual, J. M. Bellón, D. Eglin, O. Guillaume

Comprehensive analysis reveals a six-gene signature and associated drugs in mimic inguinal hernia model

B. Zhao, Z. Wan, J. Wang, H. Liu, Y. Zhou, W. Chen, X. Zhang, Y. Wang, L. Xiao, Y. Zhao

Evaluation of decellularization protocols for production of porcine small intestine submucosa for use in abdominal wall reconstruction

Y. Chai, J. Xu, Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, Z. Hu, H. Zhou

Stromal vascular fraction cells as biologic coating of mesh for hernia repair

O. Guillaume, B. Pérez-Köhler, B. Schädl, C. Keibl, N. Saxenhuber, P. Heimel, E. Priglinger, S. Wolbank, H. Redl, A. Petter-Puchner, R. Fortelny

Could we reduce adhesions to the intra-abdominal mesh in the first week? Experimental study with different methods of fixation

J. M. Suárez-Grau, C. Rubio Chaves, S. Morales-Conde, C. Mendez García, F. Docobo Durantez, F. J. Padillo Ruiz

Comparison of coated meshes for intraperitoneal placement in animal studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis

H. Liu, S. van Steensel, M. Gielen, T. Vercoulen, J. Melenhorst, B. Winkens, N. D. Bouvy

Fixation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) mesh with cyanoacrylate-derived glues in a rat experimental model: histopathologic immunohistochemical and morphometric study

A. Poli, F. Parisi, F. Millanta, L. Solfanelli, P. García-Pastor, C. Magliaro, V. Miragliotta, S. Burchielli

Comparison of ıncisional hernia models ın rats: an experimental study

M. Sahin, M. Saydam, K. B. Yilmaz, D. Ozturk, P. Demir, A. T. Arıkok, M. Akinci, M. T. Ozer

Analysis of resorbable mesh implants in short-term human muscular fascia cultures: a pilot study

V. Trapani, G. Bagni, M. Piccoli, I. Roli, F. Di Patti, A. Arcangeli

In-vivo evaluation of a reinforced ovine biologic: a comparative study to available hernia mesh repair materials

N. Overbeck, G. M. Nagvajara, S. Ferzoco, B. C. H. May, A. Beierschmitt, S. Qi

Incisional hernia repair in a high-fidelity silicone model for open retro-muscular mesh implantation with preparation of the fatty triangle: validation and educational impact study

C. T. Zipper, U. Friedrich, J. Backhaus, S. König, S. Mavroveli, A. Wiegering, S. Olbrecht, F. Puppe, S. A. Günster, U. A. Dietz

Evaluation of a new suture material (Duramesh™) by measuring suture tension in small and large bites techniques for laparotomy closure in a porcine model

Y. Yurtkap, F. P. J. den Hartog, W. van Weteringen, J. Jeekel, G. J. Kleinrensink, J. F. Lange

Could polypropylene mesh impair male reproductive organs? Experimental study with different methods of implantation

S. H. B. Damous, L. L. Damous, J. S. Miranda, E. F. S. Montero, C. Birolini, E. M. Utiyama

Comparative study of collagen and elastin content of abdominal wall fascia in inguinal hernia and non-hernia patients in an African population

A. O. Mosanya, O. Olasehinde, O. O. Odujoko, A. C. Etonyeaku, C. C. Adumah, E. A. Agbakwuru

Alterations in the mechanical, chemical and biocompatibility properties of low-cost polyethylene and polyester meshes after steam sterilization

Reiko Wiessner, R. Lorenz, A. Gehring, T. Kleber, C. Benz, M. Sander, D.-U. Richter, M. Philipp

The emerging role of sarcopenia as a prognostic indicator in patients undergoing abdominal wall hernia repairs: a systematic review of the literature

S. T. Clark, G. Malietzis, T. N. Grove, J. T. Jenkins, A. C. J. Windsor, C. Kontovounisios, O. J. Warren

The transversus abdominis plane block reduces the cumulative need of analgesic medication following inguinal hernia repair in TAPP technique: a retrospective single center analysis among 838 patients

C. Paasch, J. Fiebelkorn, N. Berndt, G. De Santo, N. Aljedani, P. Ortiz, U. Gauger, K. Boettge, S. Anders, H. Full, M. W. Strik

Total endoscopic-assisted linea alba reconstruction (TESLAR) for treatment of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia and rectus abdominus diastasis is associated with unacceptable persistent seroma formation: a single centre experience

Aaron Kler, Paul Wilson

Laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) repair using n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (Liquiband Fix8™) for mesh fixation: learning experience and short-medium term results

P. Wilson

Ventral hernia secondary to giant omphalocele in a child: combined approach of botulinum toxin and preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum

M. C. Rombaldi, W. F. S. Neto, F. C. Holanda, L. T. Cavazzola, J. C. Fraga

Comment to: The transversus abdominis plane block reduces the cumulative need of analgesic medication following inguinal hernia repair in TAPP technique: a retrospective single center analysis among 838 patients

W. Jinfeng, H. Qiang

Comment on: Mesh erosion into the urinary bladder, rare condition but important to know

L. D’Amore, F. Ceci, P. Bruzzone, P. Negro, F. Gossetti

Mesh fixation in IPOM with cyanoacrylate glue, a matter of surface area? Author’s Reply

P. Wilson

Time to be online or time to be present?—Time to join forces

M. Lopez-Cano, S. Morales-Conde

Comment to: the use of biosynthetic mesh in giant hiatal hernia repair: is there a rationale? A 3-year single-center experience

N. Akkapulu

Comment to: TESLAR for treatment of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia and rectus abdominus diastasis is associated with unacceptable persistent seroma formation. Should subcutaneous endoscopic mesh placement be abandoned?

C. Claus, F. Malcher, L. T. Cavazzola

Hernia research in developing countries: are we looking for needles in haystacks? There’s still hope in our reality! Author’s reply

R. Piltcher-da-Silva, A. G. Trapp, T. L. Castro, E. C. Kroth, L. T. Cavazzola

The emerging predictive role of C-reactive protein after ventral hernia repair with mesh

A. Aiolfi, G. Bonitta, D. Bona

Comment to: Results at 3-year follow-up of totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia surgery with long-term resorbable mesh

J. Li, W. Zhang

Correction to: The transversus abdominis plane block reduces the cumulative need of analgesic medication following inguinal hernia repair in TAPP technique: a retrospective single center analysis among 838 patients

C. Paasch, J. Fiebelkorn, N. Berndt, G. De Santo, N. Aljedani, P. Ortiz, U. Gauger, K. Boettge, S. Anders, H. Full, M. W. Strik

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