title: Prospective analysis of ventral hernia repair using the Ventralight™ ST hernia patch.
abstract: The aim of the current prospective study was to show the results of a new type of medium-weight monofilament polypropylene mesh covered with a hydrogel barrier on the visceral side. Between July 2011 and April 2013 prospectively collected data on 30 consecutive patients who underwent abdominal wall hernia repair using a medium-weight mesh covered with carboxymethylcellulose-sodiumhyaluronate coating (Ventralight™ ST mesh, Davol Inc, Subsidary of C. R. Bard, Inc. Warwick, RI) were analyzed. Out of these patients, those who had a follow-up of at least 12 months were selected. Short- and long-term outcomes were described. Meanwhile, registration continues up to completion of a series with 100 included patients. A total of 17 patients were selected (men/women ratio 11/6). Median follow-up was 12 months (range 12-21). Mean hernia diameter was 7 cm x 5 cm (craniocaudal x laterolateral) (range 1.5 x 1.5 to 20 x 15). Mean length of hospital stay was 6.1 days. Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at last follow-up was significantly lower than the preoperative VAS (P = 0.017) There were no intraoperative complications. Four patients (23%) developed minor complications. Two patients had mild discomfort, another two patients developed a seroma. No recurrences were observed. This intermediate study shows good results using a biofilm coated mesh and confirm the positive results obtained in the Sasse clinical trial.
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Tim
authors: T
authors: Tollens
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Halit
authors: H
authors: Topal
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Sander
authors: S
authors: Ovaere
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Beunis
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Koen
authors: K
authors: Vermeiren
authors: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery Imelda Hospital Bonheiden, Belgium.
authors: Chris
authors: C
authors: Aelvoet
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D059685:Herniorrhaphy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome