Category: Hernia Mesh

Comparison of Bioabsorbable and Synthetic Mesh for Ventral Hernia Repair

Greg Vigna January 21, 2026 No Comments

“P4HB is a bioabsorbable mesh, meaning that the mesh is removed by the normal human immunological response over 18 months, and when compared with polypropylene Marlex mesh in ventral hernia…

Experts Advocate for P4HB Mesh as Safer Alternative to Polypropylene

Greg Vigna January 21, 2026 No Comments

Dr. Greg Vigna, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, states “During my clinical practice at a long-term acute care hospital, we frequently treated patients suffering from complications due to…

Hernia Mesh: Patient Safety and Legal Accountability

Greg Vigna August 29, 2025 No Comments

“There needs to be greater consumer protection before introducing faulty products to the market,” states Dr. Oscar Olavarria, MD, general surgeon, University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Greg Vigna, Board Certified…

Mesh Placement and Material in Hernia Repair with Focus on Patient Outcomes

Greg Vigna July 14, 2025 No Comments

“Common patient concerns include chronic pain, foreign body sensation, and recurrence,” states Dr. Usamah Ahmed, Surgeon. What did Dr. Ahmed report in the article “Chronic pain and foreign body sensation…

Hernia Mesh: General Surgeons Slow to Move on From Synthetic Mesh

Greg Vigna January 21, 2025 No Comments

“Our study demonstrates that the use of P4HB mesh is both safe and effective in ventral hernia repairs,” states Dr. Daniel H. Tran, General Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine.…

Bard Hernia Mesh Update: P4HB Mesh is a Safer Alternative

Greg Vigna January 10, 2025 No Comments

“The roll out of P4HB has been too slow for hernia repair. It is hard to justify using synthetic mesh in a contaminated surgical field which has a 3x greater…

Hernia Mesh Litigation: P4HB Mesh the Safer Alternative to Polypropylene

Greg Vigna January 9, 2025 No Comments

“Our study demonstrates that the use of P4HB mesh is both safe and effective in ventral hernia repairs,” states Steven G. Leeds, Baylor University Medical Center. What else did Dr.…

Phasix Mesh, the Safer Alternative Design for Mesh Augmented Hernia Repair

Greg Vigna November 26, 2024 No Comments

“Phasix Mesh and P4HB Plug demonstrated significant mechanical strength compared to the native abdominal wall, despite significant material resorption over time,” states Corey Deeken, Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine.…

Inguinal Hernia Mesh Pain: Selective or Triple Neurectomy With or Without Mesh Removal

lukej April 15, 2024 No Comments

“The use of surgical triple neurectomy seems effective and helpful in a high percentage of patients with chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP)” states Professor Frederik Berrevoet, MD, Ph.D., Department of…

Neuropathic Pain Following Hernia Mesh Repair: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Study

lukej March 15, 2024 No Comments

Study shows that TAP block should be considered early, from the onset of the first pain symptoms “We argue that a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block should be considered early,…

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