Long-term outcome of abdominal sacrocolpopexy using xenograft compared with synthetic mesh

Porous Acellular Porcine Dermal Collagen Implants to Repair Fascial Defects in a Rat Model: Biomechanical Evaluation up to 180 Days

“…In patients who required reoperation, Altman et al [30] could not find any remnant material, suggesting that degradation may take place. In a small, non-randomized but controlled study, Altman et al [31] reported comparable anatomic outcomes for Pelvicol versus two synthetic meshes used for abdominal sacrocolpopexy.…”

Biomechanical findings in rats undergoing fascial reconstruction with graft materials suggested as an alternative to polypropylene

“…Porcine dermal grafts used for abdominal sacrocolpopexy are reported to be comparable to synthetic mesh in terms of subjective and anatomic outcomes at mid-to long-term follow-up. 28 One can make an observation that bears no relation to the nature of the product used for the repair. Earlier than 90 days, explants did all tear under the critical cut-off of 17.6 N/cm.…”

Sacrocolpopexy using xenogenic acellular collagen in patients at increased risk for graft‐related complications

“…This report does not specify how many patients had pre-existing risk factors for GRC. In another report by Altman et al 19 no GRC were reported within 7 months follow-up. Xenografts do not only fail in reducing the number of GRC, they are also associated with a high failure rate.…”