This educational site / portal was established to support the education of general, plastic, trauma and bariatric surgeons working in the fields of hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction and bariatric surgery.
This content was designed to further support our commitment to excellence in enhancing surgical education. This is demonstrated by our continuing efforts and involvement in providing more resources and other support for educational endeavors, to improve the overall quality of surgical education, leadership, experience and expertise.
Hernia Repair and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction View All
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A Patient’s Guide to Hernia Repair
While some hernia defects can disappear if they are pressed, this does not permanently resolve the hernia. In addition, because hernias typically worsen over time, the patient should consult a surgeon after a hernia has been identified.
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Post-Operative View: 13 Months Post Implantation
GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial Lap ventral hernia repairs
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Visible tissue responsiveness: Metabolic and fibroblast activity during utilization of a bioabsorbable matrix in abdominal wall reconstruction
Bariatric Surgery View All
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The study compared laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) staple-line leak rates of 4 prevalent surgical options: No reinforcement, oversewing, nonabsorbable bovine pericardial strips (BPS) and absorbable polymer membrane (APM).
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Clinical Performance with Staple Line Reinforcement: Scientific Literature Analysis
Clinical Performance of GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement.
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20 Years of Clinical History: Minimizing Complications, Maximizing Outcomes
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