“…1,8,9 An ideal mesh for use in abdominal hernia repair and pelvic floor reconstruction would provide strength and elasticity similar to native tissues, that is, muscle tissue, as well as elicit tissue incorporation in place of fibrous tissue ingrowth and be resistant to infection. 10,11 Progressive ingrowth of fibrous tissue inhibits the integration of the implanted material within the tissue of interest and leads to a mismatch in mechanical properties with native tissue.…”