Next Phase in Hernia Repair - Biosynthetic Absorbable Mesh
Mr Steven Karametos is dedicated to providing excellence in hernia repair, and continually invests in training to offer the most up-to-date surgical techniques. Mr Karametos also studies new approaches and repair devices that are helping to advance the field and benefit patients. Absorbable meshes are composed of a bio-absorbable materials which have years of positive outcomes data supporting their use. Biosynthetic Absorbable Meshes are available in Australia, and are designed for use in inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia and complex hernia repairs. At Melbourne Hernia Centre, Mr Karametos is one of the leading hernia surgeons in Australia who perform non-permanent mesh hernia repairs on suitable patients. Please make an appointment with us for individual assessment and treatment plans.
Some of the commonly used absorbable mesh materials include:
1. Polyglycolic Acid (PGA): This absorbable material breaks down relatively quickly.
2. Polylactic Acid (PLA): PLA mesh provides longer-lasting support as it takes more time to degrade.
3. Polydioxanone (PDO): PDO mesh is designed to maintain strength for a few months before gradually absorbing.
4. Composite Meshes: These are mesh products made from a combination of absorbable and non-absorbable materials. They provide both short-term support during healing and long-term strength from the non-absorbable components.
1. Polyglycolic Acid (PGA): This absorbable material breaks down relatively quickly.
2. Polylactic Acid (PLA): PLA mesh provides longer-lasting support as it takes more time to degrade.
3. Polydioxanone (PDO): PDO mesh is designed to maintain strength for a few months before gradually absorbing.
4. Composite Meshes: These are mesh products made from a combination of absorbable and non-absorbable materials. They provide both short-term support during healing and long-term strength from the non-absorbable components.
GORE® BIO-A® Tissue Reinforcement is a unique biosynthetic web scaffold made of 67% polyglycolic acid (PGA) : 33% trimethylene carbonate (TMC) designed for soft tissue reinforcement procedures. It is a leading product for economic value, providing cost saving benefits and quality patient outcomes. Exceptional performance and features include:
- Innovative material: Uniquely designed web of biocompatible synthetic polymers that is gradually absorbed by the body.
- Alternate to biologics: As a biosynthetic tissue-building scaffold, it is not derived from human or animal tissue but engineered for uniformity, consistency, and versatility.
- Consistent absorption: Absorbed within 6 to 7 months, leaving no permeant material behind in the body.
- Quality tissue fast: Facilitates rapid cellular infiltration and vascularisation.
- Paraesophageal/ hiatal hernia repair
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Stoma reversal procedures
- Muscle flap reinforcement
- General tissue reconstructions
Phasix™ Mesh is a knitted monofilament hernia mesh using Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB), a biologically derived, fully resorbable material. It provides a fully resorbable monofilament scaffold for rapid tissue incorporation that has been designed to allow for the repair strength of a synthetic mesh along with the remodelling characteristics of a biologic graft.
Phasix™ Mesh is a knitted monofilament hernia mesh using Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB), a biologically derived, fully resorbable material. It provides a fully resorbable monofilament scaffold for rapid tissue incorporation that has been designed to allow for the repair strength of a synthetic mesh along with the remodelling characteristics of a biologic graft.
- Repairs: The open monofilament mesh scaffold provides early integration and repair strength*
- Remodels: Preclinical testing confirms vascular integration and incorporation, with abundant mature collagen at 52 weeks. Gradually transfers load to native tissue over time*
- Restores: As Phasix™ Mesh is remodeled, it is replaced with functional tissue, ultimately resulting in a strong repair at one year*
