Aiming to achieve a simplified ventral hernia repair, a proprietary oval-shaped mesh was experimentally tested in a porcine model. The mesh is structured with a large central body and radiating straps. The friction of the straps passing through the tissues are hypothesized to be adequate to maintain the position of the mesh during tissue ingrowth, avoiding classic point fixation while ensuring a wide coverage of the abdomen.
Department of General Surgery, Urgency, and Organ Transplantation, University of Palermo, via del Vespro 129, 90100 Palermo, Italy. giusamato1@tele2.it
