Method and apparatus for hernia repair

Details Method and apparatus for hernia repair Method and apparatus for hernia repair

1991-10-10

1994-03-01

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

128897, 606151, A61F 200, A61F 1300

Patent

active

052902170

ABSTRACT:
Surgical repairs such as hernia repairs are made via laparoscopic techniques, by attaching a panel or patch of substantially continuous prosthetic material, dimensioned for introduction into a patient via a laparoscopic instrument. The panel is preferably expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), provided with a plurality of holes at a peripheral edge for engagement via a surgical clip applicator. The applicator can be used readily to spread the patch over the site of the repair, and to receive the surgical clips which attach the patch to ligamentous structures of the patient. Examples of application of the patch to inguinal hernia repair and diaphragmatic hernia repair are disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2671444 (1954-03-01), Pease, Jr.
patent: 5122155 (1992-06-01), Eberbach
patent: 5141522 (1992-08-01), Landi

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