Fixation free femoral hernia repair with a 3D dynamic responsive implant. A case series report

Abstract

Femoral hernia repair with the 3D dynamic revealed a quick and safe placement procedure. The reduced pain intensity, as well as the absence of adverse events consequent to sutures or mesh fixation, seems to be a significant benefit of the motile compliance of the device. Furthermore, this 3D prosthesis has already proven to induce an enhanced probiotic response showing ingrowth in the implant of the typical tissue components of the abdominal wall, instead of the low quality tissue ingrowth typical in conventional meshes and plugs. The highlighted features seem to represent a more physiologic and updated repair concept of femoral protrusions.

Femoral Hernia: Uncommon, but Associated With Potentially Severe Complications

“…Emergency operations due to incarceration strangulation, intestinal obstruction and other complications are associated with expressive morbidity and mortality 7 , 8 , 10 . A multitude of surgical operations have been employed to treat femoral hernias, including open inguinal or femoral access, laparoscopic procedures, use of mesh or plugs and closure of the femoral canal 3 - 5 , 14 , 15 , 17 . In the last decade, laparoscopic access became the preferable access to treat groin hernia for most surgeons 17 , 20 , 32 .…”