
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."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.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).GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement
Professor Michel Gagner shares his experience working with GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement.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.Clinical Experience with GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial
Donald Cugini M.D., presents a case using GORE® SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial for umbilical hernia repair.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.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.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.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® 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.