Fibrin glue and coats compromise the integrity of colonic anastomosis: an experimental trial on rats.

Background: Anastomotic leak remains a dreaded complication in colorectal surgery. Identifying optimal techniques that minimize its incidence is an active area of investigation. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of commonly used hemostatic products on the integrity of colonic anastomoses.

Outcomes of posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in large and other complex ventral hernias: a single-surgeon experience.

Purpose: Over the last years, great advances in the repair of abdominal wall hernias have dramatically improved patients' outcomes. Especially for large and other complex ventral hernias, the application of component separation techniques has been a landmark in their successful management. The aim of this study is to present our experience with the posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in patients with these demanding ventral hernias.

Safety and efficacy of absorbable and non-absorbable fixation systems for intraperitoneal mesh fixation: an experimental study in swine.

Purpose: Choice of the best possible fixation system in terms of safety and effectiveness for intraperitoneal mesh placement in hernia surgery remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to compare the performance of four fixation systems in a swine model of intraperitoneal mesh fixation.

Methods: Fourteen Landrace swine were utilized in the study.

Trocar site hernia following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a 10-year single center experience.

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard of treatment for patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis. Compared to open cholecystectomy, LC is associated with significantly lower postoperative complications. Trocar site hernia (TSH) is an uncommon, but potentially dangerous, complication of LC.

Evaluation of four mesh fixation methods in an experimental model of ventral hernia repair.

Background: The present animal study was conducted to comparably investigate the performance of four different fixation techniques of intraperitoneally implanted meshes.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen New Zealand white rabbits were used. In each animal, four abdominal wall defects were created and repaired with four pieces of intraperitoneal mesh (Parietex Composite), fixed with nonabsorbable (titanium) spiral tacks (group A), absorbable (lactic and glycolic acid co-polymer) screw-type tacks (group B), transfascial polypropylene sutures (group C), or fibrin glue (group D).