ReviewHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2012
Classification of prosthetics used in hernia repair based on weight and biomaterial.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 133 citations in OpenAlex.
- Recurrence of infection and hernia following partial versus complete removal of infected hernia mesh: a systematic review and cohort meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Pooled it
- International guidelines for groin hernia management.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Guideline
- What do we know about titanized polypropylene meshes? An evidence-based review of the literature.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2014Pooled it
- Polytetrafluoroethylene versus polypropylene mesh during laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair of inguinal hernia: short- and long-term results of a double-blind clinical randomized controlled trial.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Trial
- Extended validation of the mesh integration (MINT) index: a 1-year porcine study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Validating the mesh integration (MINT) index: a 3-month porcine study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- The optimal mesh weight in onlay repair depends on ventral hernia type: a nationwide register-based cohort study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- To infinity and beyond: the promise of data-driven 3D printing of hernia mesh - a primer for surgeons.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Review
- Assessing the Impact of Morphological Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Synthetic Meshes. A Multivariate Regression Approach.International journal for numerical methods in biomedical engineering · 2025Article
- Use of Biologic and Biosynthetic Mesh for Ventral Hernia Repair in Current Practice.JAMA surgery · 2025Article
- Sutureless Repair for Open Treatment of Inguinal Hernia: Three Techniques in Comparison.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Definition of Mesh Weight and Pore Size in Groin Hernia Repair: A Systematic Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2023Article
- Dynamic Responsive Inguinal Scaffold Activates Myogenic Growth Factors Finalizing the Regeneration of the Herniated Groin.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2022Article
- Outcomes of 207 totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs using self-fixation mesh.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- An extraperitoneal approach for complex flank, iliac, and lumbar hernia.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Article
- The Role of Mesh Implants in Surgical Treatment of Parastomal Hernia.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Regulatory science for hernia mesh: Current status and future perspectives.Bioactive materials · 2021Review
- Comparison of Surgisis, Vypro II and TiMesh in contaminated and clean field.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Article
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- Surface modification of polypropylene surgical meshes for improving adhesion with poloxamine hydrogel adhesive.Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials · 2019Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to classify the polymeric prosthetics used for hernia repair based on biomaterial composition and weight in an effort to clarify to surgeons what kinds of material they are dealing with and to provide a standardized system of categorization. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn intensive research effort was carried out on prosthetics that are commercially available worldwide. We conducted a search of the medical literature and companies' websites to find the weights and thicknesses of commercially available prosthetics. Where these data were lacking, we contacted manufacturers directly in order to render the research more complete. A total of 166 products were considered for classification based on biomaterial properties. Among these, a homogeneous group of 80 polypropylene monofilament knitted or woven prosthetics was selected for classification based on weight. Weights were provided for 70 prosthetics (87%), and both the weight and thickness was provided for 40 prosthetics (50%).
resultsClassification based on weight: Ultra-light <35 g/m(2), Light ≥35 < 70 g/m(2), Standard ≥70 < 140 g/m(2), Heavy ≥140 g/m(2). Classification based on biomaterial composition: simple (prosthetics made of one pure biomaterial); composite (prosthetics made of two or more different layers); combined (prosthetics made of two materials knitted or woven together); and biologic.
conclusionWeight and biomaterial classifications were proposed after an extensive analysis of commercially available prosthetics. The need for a common terminology is important to avoid misunderstandings among clinicians and technicians.
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