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Comparison of two composite meshes using two fixation devices in a porcine laparoscopic ventral hernia repair model

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Introduction

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair uses tacks to secure mesh. The mesh is designed to maximize tissue ingrowth while minimizing adhesions. We hypothesized: (1) a collagen-coated polyester mesh (PCO) will form fewer adhesions than an ePTFE-polypropylene composite (BC) and (2) absorbable tacks are equivalent to metal tacks.

Methods

In a porcine model of adhesion formation, three pieces of 10×15-cm mesh were placed on the anterior abdominal wall. PCO was secured with absorbable (PLA) or metal tacks (PT), BC with PT. At 28 days, adhesion formation, abdominal-wall adherence, and tissue ingrowth were analyzed.

Results

PCO induced fewer adhesions (14.5% vs 53.4%, P=0.007). On an adhesion scale (0–5), BC scored 3.6 vs 1.75 for PCO (P<0.03). There was no difference in adhesion strength, tack adhesions, or abdominal-wall peel force. Histology showed equal ingrowth.

Conclusions

PCO induces fewer adhesions than BC. There is no difference in the ingrowth of the two mesh types. The PLA achieves equivalent mesh incorporation to the PT.

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This study is funded via a grant from Sofradim Corporation, Trévoux, France.

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  1. Minimal Access Surgery Center Department of Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA

    A. J. Duffy, N. J. Hogle, K. M. LaPerle & D. L. Fowler

  2. Presbyterian Hospital, 622 West 168th Street PH 12-Rm 126, New York, NY 10032, USA

    D. L. Fowler

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This work was presented at the meeting of the American Hernia Society, Orlando, Fla. USA, in February 2004

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Duffy, A.J., Hogle, N.J., LaPerle, K.M. et al. Comparison of two composite meshes using two fixation devices in a porcine laparoscopic ventral hernia repair model. Hernia 8, 358–364 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-004-0258-x

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