Search for dissertations about: "Surgical Mesh"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words Surgical Mesh.

  2. 1. Male inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Short- and long-term results and the question of infertility

    Author : Magnus Hallén; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia repair; groin hernia; inguinal hernia; Lichtenstein; TEP; mesh; male infertility;

    Abstract : Background: In the nineties, the patients with inguinal hernias were exposed to several newly developed repair techniques using alloplastic mesh prosthesis. Although the scientific knowledge was limited, the new techniques were rapidly introduced due to surgical enthusiasm, but also by an eagerness to reduce the recurrence rate and to shorten the time to recovery. READ MORE

  4. 2. The changing path of inguinal hernia surgery

    Author : Fritz H Berndsen; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; orthopaedics; traumatology; Surgery; spermatic cord; recurrence rate; complications; bilaterality; mesh; laparoscopy; randomised multicenter trial; Inguinal hernia; groin hernia; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

    Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation in general surgery and the main challenge has been to lower the recurrence rate. With the introduction of endoscopic repair in the beginning of the 1990´s, the demand for randomised controlled studies has increased resulting in a growing interest in this surgical field. READ MORE

  5. 3. Evaluating an experimental model consecutive to abdominal wall hernia repair outcome

    Author : Annika Winsnes; Karin Strigård; Ulf Gunnarsson; Peter Falk; Birgit Stark; Henrik Thorlacius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia; mesh; luciferase; full thickness skin grafts; mice; IPOM; onlay; reinforcement materials; abdominal wall; Bråck; nät; luciferas; fullhudstransplantat; FTSG; möss; IPOM; onlay; förstärkningsmaterial; bukvägg; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common surgically treated condition. Patients with primary umbilical hernia are operated with suture or mesh repair, but recurrence and complication rates have been debated.Larger abdominal wall hernias need implantation of reinforcing material for repair. Synthetic implants are dominating. READ MORE

  6. 4. Vaginal prolapse surgery : an epidemiological perspective : studies of native tissue repair versus implants, surgeons´ practical experiences and five year follow-up in the swedish national quality register for gynecological surgery

    Author : Emil Nüssler; Mats Löfgren; Marie Bixo; Martin Stjernquist; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : pelvic organ prolapse; Kaplan-Meier curves; long-term follow-up; quality register; questionnaire; patient reported outcome; cystocele; rectocele; colporrhaphy; non-absorbable mesh; surgical experience; hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; health services research; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

    Abstract : Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition that impacts on quality of life for many women. The mean age of Swedish women operated for POP is 60 years, and with a life expectancy of approximately 84 years this means that the average patient will live 24 years subsequent to the operation. READ MORE

  7. 5. Implementation of Modern Incisional Hernia Repair Techniques

    Author : Peder Rogmark; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia Mesh Repair; Incisional Hernia; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Open vs Laparoscopic Surgery; Incisional Hernia; Hernia Mesh Repair; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery;

    Abstract : Incisional hernia is one of the most common complications (5–20%) after abdominal surgery. Surgery is the only option to cure a hernia. Symptoms of an incisional hernia depend on the size of the abdominal wall defect and the protruding tissue. About 30% of the patients with an incisional hernia will have an operation performed. READ MORE