1. Recent advances in incisional hernia treatment

   • J. H. Alexandre
   • K. Aouad
   • J. L. Bouillot

   Editorial Pages: S1 - S2

2. The concept of protected mesh to minimize adhesion formation in intraperitoneat abdominal wall reinforcement. Preclinical evaluation of a new composite mesh

   • D. Mutter
   • F. R. Jamali
   • J. Marescaux

   Original Articles Pages: S3 - S9

3. Intraperitoneal treatment of incisional and umbilical hernias: intermediate results of a multicenter prospective clinical trial using an innovative composite mesh

   • J. G. Balique
   • J. H. Alexandre
   • G. Mantion

   Original Articles Pages: S10 - S16

4. Laparoscopic treatment of an umbilical hernia using a new composite mesh

   • P. Jarsaillon

   Case Reports Pages: S17 - S21

5. Treatment of a massive incisional abdominal wall hernia requiring subtotal colectomy using a dual facing mesh

   • S. Rohr
   • J. Vix
   • Ch. Meyer

   Case Reports Pages: S22 - S24

6. Complications in incisional hernia repairs by the placement of retromuscular prostheses

   • J. B. Flament
   • C. Avisse
   • J. F. Delattre

   Literature Reviews Pages: S25 - S29