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Review

A Review of Abdominal Meshes for Hernia Repair—Current Status and Emerging Solutions

by
Alfred Najm
1,2,
Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
3,4,
Bogdan Severus Gaspar
1,2,
Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
3,4,5,* and
Mircea Beuran
1,2
1
Department of Surgery, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari, Sector 5, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
2
Emergency Hospital Floreasca Bucharest, 8 Calea Floresca, Sector 1, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
3
Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
4
Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
5
Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Materials 2023, 16(22), 7124; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16227124
Submission received: 5 September 2023 / Revised: 7 November 2023 / Accepted: 8 November 2023 / Published: 10 November 2023
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 15th Anniversary of Materials—Recent Advances in Biomaterials)
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Abstract

Abdominal hernias are common issues in the clinical setting, burdening millions of patients worldwide. Associated with pain, decreased quality of life, and severe potential complications, abdominal wall hernias should be treated as soon as possible. Whether an open repair or laparoscopic surgical approach is tackled, mesh reinforcement is generally required to ensure a durable hernia repair. Over the years, numerous mesh products have been made available on the market and in clinical settings, yet each of the currently used meshes presents certain limitations that reflect on treatment outcomes. Thus, mesh development is still ongoing, and emerging solutions have reached various testing stages. In this regard, this paper aims to establish an up-to-date framework on abdominal meshes, briefly overviewing currently available solutions for hernia repair and discussing in detail the most recent advances in the field. Particularly, there are presented the developments in lightweight materials, meshes with improved attachment, antimicrobial fabrics, composite and hybrid textiles, and performant mesh designs, followed by a systematic review of recently completed clinical trials.
Keywords: hernia repair; abdominal meshes; medical textiles; polymeric composites; emerging solutions; advanced materials; clinical trials hernia repair; abdominal meshes; medical textiles; polymeric composites; emerging solutions; advanced materials; clinical trials

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Najm, A.; Niculescu, A.-G.; Gaspar, B.S.; Grumezescu, A.M.; Beuran, M. A Review of Abdominal Meshes for Hernia Repair—Current Status and Emerging Solutions. Materials 2023, 16, 7124. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16227124

AMA Style

Najm A, Niculescu A-G, Gaspar BS, Grumezescu AM, Beuran M. A Review of Abdominal Meshes for Hernia Repair—Current Status and Emerging Solutions. Materials. 2023; 16(22):7124. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16227124

Chicago/Turabian Style

Najm, Alfred, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Bogdan Severus Gaspar, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, and Mircea Beuran. 2023. "A Review of Abdominal Meshes for Hernia Repair—Current Status and Emerging Solutions" Materials 16, no. 22: 7124. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16227124

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Najm, A., Niculescu, A.-G., Gaspar, B. S., Grumezescu, A. M., & Beuran, M. (2023). A Review of Abdominal Meshes for Hernia Repair—Current Status and Emerging Solutions. Materials, 16(22), 7124. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16227124

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