SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2014
What do we know about titanized polypropylene meshes? An evidence-based review of the literature.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of different mesh materials on complications after prophylactic placement for stoma formation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Titanium-coated mesh versus standard polypropylene mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2019Trial
- Non-Titanised Compared to Titanised Polypropylene Meshes Induce a Pro-Inflammatory and Anti-Angiogenic Response in Fibroblast Co-Cultures.Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2026Article
- Comment to: Comparison of polypropylene versus polyester mesh in Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair with respect to chronic pain and inflammatory changes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JMA journal · 2023Review
- Impact of titanium-coated polypropylene mesh on functional outcome and quality of life after inguinal hernia repair.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Magnetic soft robotic bladder for assisted urination.Science advances · 2022Article
- Sol-Gel-Derived Fibers Based on AmorphousMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Polymer Hernia Repair Materials: Adapting to Patient Needs and Surgical Techniques.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Propensity score analysis of outcomes between the transabdominal preperitoneal and open Lichtenstein repair techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a single-center experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Article
- Long-term outcome and chronic pain in atraumatic fibrin glue versus staple fixation of extra light titanized meshes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP): a single-center experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Article
- Titanized polypropylene mesh in laparoscopic sacral colpopexy.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Assessment of short-term outcome with TiOBMC surgery · 2019Article
- Uterus preservation is superior to hysterectomy when performing laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh.International urogynecology journal · 2019Article
- Double traumatic diaphragmatic injury: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2019Article
- Follow Up Data of MRI-Visible Synthetic Meshes for Reinforcement in Large Hiatal Hernia in Comparison to None-Mesh Repair-A Prospective Cohort Study.Frontiers in surgery · 2019Article
- Evaluation of synthetic reticular hybrid meshes designed for intraperitoneal abdominal wall repair: Preclinical and in vitro behavior.PloS one · 2019Article
- Critical evaluation of an innovative mesh for bilateral transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair of inguinal hernias.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Article
- Patient satisfaction after laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh for pelvic organ prolapse: outcome report of a continuous series of 417 patients.International urogynecology journal · 2017Observational
- Design Strategies and Applications of Biomaterials and Devices for Hernia Repair.Bioactive materials · 2016Article
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Abstract
purposeDespite the vast selection of brands available, nearly all synthetic meshes for hernia surgery continue to use one or other of three basic materials: polypropylene, polyester and ePTFE. These are used in combination with each other or with a range of additional materials such as titanium, omega 3, monocryl, PVDF and hyaluronate. This systematic review of all experimental and clinical studies is aimed at investigating whether titanized meshes confer advantages over other synthetic meshes in hernia surgery. MATERIALS AND
methodsA search of the medical literature from 2002 to 2012, as indexed by Medline, was performed, using the PubMed search engine (http://www.pubmed.gov). The search terms were: hernia mesh, titanium coating, lightweight mesh, TiMesh, mesh complications. All papers were graded according to the Oxford hierarchy of evidence.
resultsPatients operated on with the Lichtenstein technique performed using the lightweight titanium-coated mesh have a shorter convalescence than those with the heavy-weight mesh Prolene. For inguinal hernias operated on with the TAPP technique and using a lightweight titanium-coated mesh in comparison to a heavy-weight Prolene mesh, the early postoperative convalescence seems to improve. Titanized meshes do exhibit a negative effect on sperm motility 1 year after a TEP operation, but not after 3 years. The laparoscopic IPOM technique with a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh was associated with less postoperative pain in the short term, lower analgesic consumption and a quicker return to everyday activities compared with the Parietex composite mesh.
conclusionIn clinical studies, the titanium-coated polypropylene mesh shows in inguinal hernia repair certain benefits compared with the use of older heavy-weight meshes.
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