Special Issue

Topic: Innovations in Hernia Repair and Mesh

A Special Issue of Mini-invasive Surgery

ISSN 2574-1225 (Online)

Submission deadline: 15 Feb 2025

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. William Hope
Department of Surgery, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, USA.
Dr. Luca Gordini
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus di RomaThis link is disabled, Rome, Italy.

Special Issue Introduction

Potential topics (but not limited to):
Advances in Mesh Materials: An exploration of novel materials, including lightweight and hybrid meshes, designed to enhance biocompatibility, flexibility, and strength.
Mesh Design and Fixation Techniques: Innovations in mesh designs, such as self-fixating meshes and those requiring no sutures or tacks, aimed at reducing operative time and postoperative pain.
Bioabsorbable and Biologic Meshes: The use of bioabsorbable and biologic meshes in complex hernia repairs, particularly in patients at high risk of infection or with compromised tissue quality.
Mesh Coatings and Anti-Adhesion Properties: Developments in mesh coatings that minimize the risk of adhesions and other complications, enhancing the safety of intraperitoneal placement.
Customized Mesh Solutions: The rise of patient-specific and 3D-printed meshes tailored to individual anatomical and surgical needs, potentially improving fit and integration. This includes mesh sutures or other mesh related gadgets/materials.
Long-term Outcomes and Recurrence Rates: Comparative studies on the long-term performance of different mesh types in minimally invasive hernia repair and their impact on recurrence rates.
Complication Management: Strategies for managing complications associated with mesh, such as infection, chronic pain, and mesh migration.
Robotic-Assisted Hernia Repair: The role of robotic systems in optimizing mesh placement and improving surgical precision in complex hernia cases.
Training and Skill Development: The importance of training in new mesh technologies and techniques to enhance surgical proficiency and patient outcomes.
Future Directions in Mesh Technology: Emerging trends and potential breakthroughs in mesh innovation, including smart meshes with integrated sensors for monitoring post-surgical outcomes.

Keywords

Hernia, mesh, robotic, repair, MIS

Submission Deadline

15 Feb 2025

Submission Information

For Author Instructions, please refer to https://www.oaepublish.com/mis/author_instructions
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Submission Deadline: 15 Feb 2025
Contacts:  Mary Ma, Assistant Editor, mary@misjournal.net

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