“P4HB seems to be the safer, alternative design that substantially reduces the risk of mesh infections. In high-risk patients, there is little reason to use polypropylene, and serious injuries can be largely avoided by using P4HB,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national product liability attorney. Dr. Greg Vigna, hernia mesh attorney, says, “The Phasix mesh is [...]
Dr. Laila Najjari at the University Hospital Aachen, Germany wrote, “There was no difference established between the slings in the improvement of continence. It is described that polypropylene causes an intense inflammation, whereas PVDF seems to be the synthetic material with the best biocompatibility, minimal foreign body reaction, and optimal ingrowth… polypropylene slings seem to [...]
“Up to 12% of patients undergoing minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair may develop chronic postoperative inguinal pain, possibly explained by the presence of mesh," states A.M. Chaoui, MD, surgeon. What else did Dr. Chaoui say in his article “Inguinal hernia recurrence after laparoscopic mesh removal for chronic pain: A single-center experience with 11 years of [...]
“The Coloplast Altis 522 study and the Coloplast Altis Investigational Device Exemption study both show the occurrence of pain in the inner leg and thigh in frequencies that are unique to this device. This device is too stiff and there are safer options," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling and malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg [...]
“P4HB mesh is a safe and a viable alternative for complex hernias and high-risk patients with a low complication rate in the short-term,” states Dr. Diego Lima, General Surgeon. Dr. Greg Vigna, national hernia mesh attorney says, “The Phasix mesh is made from P4HB, a natural polymer derived from E coli. It is fully degradable [...]
“Early or immediate pain after mid-urethral sling requires treatment, not reassurance. We represent those who have suffered neurological pain syndromes and have not been treated in a timely fashion for the complications they have suffered.” What does Dr. Vera Joser say in the article “Severe affection of the obturator nerve in a young patient after [...]
“Our client is seriously injured from the surgical implantation of the Obtryx sling. Our position is that the Obtryx sling is unreasonably dangerous and that there are safer alternative designs and options. When complications occur, early removal is required,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg Vigna, mid-urethral sling attorney, states, “We represent [...]
“Our client has been seriously injured by a physician’s selection of the Altis mini-sling and his failure to timely remove the device after immediate intractable pain following implantion,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg Vigna, mid-urethral sling attorney, states “The SIMS trial in 2022 revealed that the Atlis device is known [...]
“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. Dr. Greg Vigna, national mid-urethral sling attorney and hernia mesh attorney, says, “The Phasix mesh is P4HB and is a natural polymer derived from E. [...]
“TephaFex sling is completely removed by the body over two years. This would eliminate more than half of all mesh revision surgeries at 15-years,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling attorney. What is the long-term risk of surgery for polypropylene mesh related complications? “In our study population, the 15-year risk of sling revision [...]
