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ArticleSurgery in practice and science2025

Ventral hernia repair with T-line hernia mesh: A multi-institutional experience.

Emmanuel O Emovon, Anna Malysz Oyola, Luis Arias-Espinosa, Hani I Naga, Angela S Volk, William Hope, Flavio Malcher, Jamie P Levine, Hobart W Harris, Jin Yoo and 1 more

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Emmanuel O EmovonDuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Anna Malysz OyolaDepartment of Surgery, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC, USA.
Luis Arias-EspinosaDepartment of Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
Hani I NagaDivision of Plastic, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
Angela S VolkDepartment of Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
William HopeDepartment of Surgery, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC, USA.
Flavio MalcherDepartment of Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
Jamie P LevineDepartment of Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
Hobart W HarrisDepartment of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Jin YooDepartment of General Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
Ash PatelDivision of Plastic, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: Ventral hernia repair (VHR) is a common procedure complicated by high hernia recurrence rates exceeding 30 % over ten years. The T-Line® Hernia Mesh is a synthetic, polypropylene mesh featuring mesh extensions designed to prevent anchor point failure by evenly distributing tension to reduce ventral hernia recurrences. This study evaluates the outcomes of the T-Line® mesh in VHR with 1-3 year follow-up. Methods: This study is a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study on patients who underwent VHR with T-Line® mesh between October 2020 and December 2022. Patient demographics, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes were collected. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed using HerQLes and ACHQC surveys. Results: Fifty-seven patients underwent VHR with the T-Line® mesh with a median age of sixty years and BMI of 30.8 kg/m Conclusions: The T-Line® Hernia Mesh demonstrated safety and effectiveness in ventral hernia repair, with low recurrences and postoperative complications rates over a 1-3-year period, suggesting it is a valuable tool for complex hernia repairs.

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Hernia repairT-line hernia mesh

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PMID40503355
PMCPMC12152597

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