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Biosynthetics — Know your options
"[Biologic] materials come with only moderate durability, and at substantial financial cost. Slowly absorbable biosynthetic implants, as a class of hernia meshes, represent a possible cost-effective solution. In the final analysis."
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A Cost Comparison of Mesh Usage in Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
The aim of this study was to compare costs of the GORE® BIO-A® Device, ALLERGAN ALLODERM Device, and ALLERGAN STRATTICE Device in relation to the outcomes in terms of length of stay and recurrence rate following PEH repair.
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Comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leak rates in four staple-line reinforcement options: A systematic review
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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GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement
Professor Michel Gagner shares his experience working with GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement.
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Mesh Selection for Hernia Repair: Expert Review of Biologic, Synthetic and Bioabsorbable Types
Today, mesh closure is the standard in hernia repair, a credit to advances in materials and surgical techniques since usher.
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Clinical Experience with GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial
Donald Cugini M.D., presents a case using GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial for umbilical hernia repair.
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A Hospital Administrator’s Perspective on Economic Value
Eric S. Bour, President, Hillcrest Memorial Hospital and Simpsonville Medical Campus, sits down to discuss how the value of a surgeon and a hospital are being measured today.
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Post-Operative View: 18-Months Post-Implantation GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial
Razvan Opreanu, MD, shares an 18-month post operative view using GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial.Understanding Hernia Mesh Materials and Design, as Related to Clinical Needs
Join Howard Levinson, MD, FACS for a clinical discussion on hernia mesh, to understand materials and designs, and how those factors may relate to supporting clinical needs and patient outcomes.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium
Professor Michel Gagner discusses how to mitigate risks in bariatric surgery and reminds us that not all reinforcements are the same.
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Retromuscular hernia repair using GORE® SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial with transfascial suture fixation
John P. Fischer, M.D., MPH, FACS, is a specialist in abdominal wall reconstruction. This is a surgical technique video demonstrating the retromuscular repair using GORE® SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial with transfascial fixation.![Retromuscular hernia repair using GORE<sup>®</sup> SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial with transfascial suture fixation [Full Version]](http://res.cloudinary.com/broadcastmed/image/fetch/q_auto,c_fill,w_413,h_232,g_faces:center,f_auto/http%3A%2F%2F55933%2Dbcmed%2Es3%2Eamazonaws%2Ecom%2Fbcp%2Fimages%2ForlVideoAssets%2FimgSource%2Fwlg%5F0024%2Epng)
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Retromuscular hernia repair using GORE® SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial with transfascial suture fixation [Full Version]
John P. Fischer, M.D., MPH, FACS, is a specialist in abdominal wall reconstruction. This is a surgical technique video demonstrating a retromuscular repair using GORE® SYNECOR Preperitoneal Biomaterial with transfascial fixation.