Studies on titanised mesh implants

Benefits of titanisation

BenefitStudies
Biocompatibility
  • Scheidbach, H., et al., Influence of titanium coating on the biocompatibility of a heavyweight polypropylene mesh. An animal experimental model. Eur Surg. Res., 2004. 36(5): p. 313-317.
  • Schopf, S., et al., Chronic pain after laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair: a randomized comparison of light and extralight titanized polypropylene mesh. World J Surg., 2011. 35(2): p. 302-310.
  • Babichenko, II, et al., The influence of titanium coating of mesh polypropylene endoprostheses on their biocompatibility. Cell and Tissue Biology, 2016. 10(4): p. 332-339.
Better cell growth
  • Lehle, K., et al., Verbesserung des Langzeitverhaltens von textilen Implantaten und anderen Biomaterialien auf Kunststofbasis durch plasmaaktivierte chemische Gasphasenabscheidung (PACVD), in Abschlußbericht: Bayerischer Forschungsverbund Biomaterialien, Bayerischer Forschungsverbund Biomaterialien, Editor. 2003. p. 149-173.
Lower risk of inflammation
  • Scheidbach, H., et al., In vivo studies comparing the biocompatibility of various polypropylene meshes and their handling properties during endoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) patchplasty: an experimental study in pigs. Surg Endosc., 2004. 18(2): p. 211-220.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., Fibrin sealant (Tisseel) for hiatal mesh fixation in an experimental model in pigs. J Surg.Res, 2010. 162(1): p. 68-74.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., The feasibility of FS mesh fixation by a transgastric approach - an important benefit in future procedures? J Surg.Res, 2011. 171(1): p. 80-86.
Less scarring
  • Scheidbach, H., et al., Influence of titanium coating on the biocompatibility of a heavyweight polypropylene mesh. An animal experimental model. Eur Surg.Res., 2004. 36(5): p. 313-317.
Less shrinkage of mesh
  • Scheidbach, H., et al., In vivo studies comparing the biocompatibility of various polypropylene meshes and their handling properties during endoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) patchplasty: an experimental study in pigs. Surg Endosc., 2004. 18(2): p. 211-220.
  • Schug-Pass, C., et al., A lightweight polypropylene mesh (TiMesh) for laparoscopic intraperitoneal repair of abdominal wall hernias: comparison of biocompatibility with the DualMesh in an experimental study using the porcine model. Surg.Endosc., 2006. 20(3): p. 402-409.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., Fibrin sealant (Tisseel) for hiatal mesh fixation in an experimental model in pigs. J Surg.Res, 2010. 162(1): p. 68-74.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., The feasibility of FS mesh fixation by a transgastric approach - an important benefit in future procedures? J Surg.Res, 2011. 171(1): p. 80-86.
Less foreign body sensation
  • Horstmann, R., et al., Impact of polypropylene amount on functional outcome and quality of life after inguinal hernia repair by the TAPP procedure using pure, mixed, and titanium-coated meshes. World J Surg., 2006. 30(9): p. 1742-1749.
Less postoperative pain
  • Horstmann, R., et al., Impact of polypropylene amount on functional outcome and quality of life after inguinal hernia repair by the TAPP procedure using pure, mixed, and titanium-coated meshes. World J Surg., 2006. 30(9): p. 1742-1749.
  • Tamme, C., et al., Totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty with titanium-coated lightweight polypropylene mesh: early results. Surg Endosc., 2005. 19(8): p. 1125-1129.
  • Schopf, S., et al., Chronic pain after laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair: a randomized comparison of light and extralight titanized polypropylene mesh. World J Surg., 2011. 35(2): p. 302-310.
Shorter convalescence
  • Koch, A., et al., Randomized clinical trial of groin hernia repair with titanium-coated lightweight mesh compared with standard polypropylene mesh. Br.J.Surg., 2008. 95(10): p. 1226-1231.
Intraperitoneal application
  • Schug-Pass, C., et al., A lightweight polypropylene mesh (TiMesh) for laparoscopic intraperitoneal repair of abdominal wall hernias: comparison of biocompatibility with the DualMesh in an experimental study using the porcine model. Surg.Endosc., 2006. 20(3): p. 402-409.
  • Schug-Pass, C., et al., Fixation of mesh to the peritoneum using a fibrin glue: investigations with a biomechanical model and an experimental laparoscopic porcine model. Surg.Endosc., 2009. 23(12): p. 2809-2815.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., Fibrin sealant (Tisseel) for hiatal mesh fixation in an experimental model in pigs. J Surg.Res, 2010. 162(1): p. 68-74.
  • Fortelny, R.H., et al., The feasibility of FS mesh fixation by a transgastric approach - an important benefit in future procedures? J Surg.Res, 2011. 171(1): p. 80-86.
  • Moreno-Egea, A., et al., Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic hernia repair comparing titanium-coated lightweight mesh and medium-weight composite mesh. Surg Endosc, 2013. 27(1): p. 231-239.
  • Moreno-Egea, A., et al., Which should be the gold standard laparoscopic technique for handling Spigelian hernias? Surg Endosc, 2015. 29(4): p. 856-862.

Mesh implant in pelvic floor surgery

TitleAuthorSourceCasesDownloadsLinks
Self-Retaining-Support (SRS) Implant: an anchorless system for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse –
a 2-year follow-up
Levy et al. Int Urogynecol J. 2018, 29(5):709-71420Pubmed
Anchorless implant for the treatment of advanced anterior and apical vaginal prolapse – Medium term
follow up
Levy et al. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol 246 (2020) 55-5970 Pubmed
Surgical treatment of advanced anterior wall and apical vaginal prolapse using the anchorless self-retaining support implant: long-term follow-upLevy et al. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Jan 13: 1–970Pubmed
Cadaver study of anchorless implant for the treatment of anterior and
apical vaginal wall prolapse
Cervigni et al.European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 210 (2017) 173–1762 Pubmed
Patient satisfaction after laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh for pelvic organ prolapse: outcome report of a continuous series of 417 patientsVeit-Rubin et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2017, 28(11):1685-1693417Pubmed
Laparoscopic lateral suspension for anterior and apical prolapse: a prospective cohort with standardized techniqueChatziioannidou et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Feb;33(2):319-32588 Pubmed
Uterus preservation is superior to hysterectomy when performing laparoscopic lateral suspension with meshVeit-Rubin et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Apr;30(4):557-564.339 Pubmed
Medium-term outcomes after robotic-assisted lateral suspension with mesh for advanced multi-compartmental prolapseRusso et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Aug;31(8):1647-1653.115 Pubmed
Mini-Laparoscopic Repair of Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) by Lateral Suspension with MeshMereu et al.Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2018 Sep;10(3):139-145.35 Pubmed
Laparoscopic lateral suspension, another way to treat genital prolapseDubuisson et al.Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol. 2017 Jan;45(1):32-36. French.  Pubmed
Uterus-preserving laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh for pelvic organ prolapse: a patient-centred outcome report and video of a continuous series of 245 patientsVeit-Rubin et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Mar;27(3):491-3.245 Pubmed
Robotic-assisted apical lateral suspension for advanced pelvic organ prolapse: surgical technique and perioperative outcomesSimoncini et al.Surg Endosc. 2016 Dec;30(12):5647-5655.40 Pubmed
Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension: Benefits of a Cross-shaped Mesh to Treat Difficult Vaginal Vault ProlapseDubuisson et al.J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2016 Jul-Aug;23(5):672.  Pubmed
Robotically assisted laparoscopic repair of anterior vaginal wall and uterine prolapse by lateral suspension with mesh: initial experience and videoDällenbach et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Aug;25(8):1137-9.10 Pubmed
Laparoscopic repair of vaginal vault prolapse by lateral suspension with meshDubuisson et al.Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013 Feb;287(2):307-12.73 Pubmed
Treatment of genital prolapse by laparoscopic lateral suspension using mesh: a series of 73 patientsDubuisson et al.J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 Jan-Feb;15(1):49-55.73 Pubmed
Significant Improvement in Quality of Life, Positive Effect on Sexuality, Lasting Reconstructive Result and Low Rate of Complications Following Cystocele Correction Using a Lightweight, Large-Pore, Titanised Polypropylene Mesh: Final Results of a National, Multicentre Observational StudyCadenbach-Blome et al.Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2019 Sep;79(9):959-968.54 Pubmed
Quality of Life, Sexuality, Anatomical Results and Side-effects of Implantation of an Alloplastic Mesh for Cystocele Correction at Follow-up after 36 MonthsFünfgeld et al.Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2017 Sep;77(9):993-1001.289 Pubmed
Improvement of pelvic floor-related quality of life and sexual function after vaginal mesh implantation for cystocele: primary endpoint of a prospective multicentre trialFarthmann et al.Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2016 Jul;294(1):115-21.289 Pubmed
A new titanium-covered transobturator tape for surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinenceFahrni et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Apr;33(4):911-918.151 Pubmed
Titanized polypropylene mesh in laparoscopic sacral colpopexyCampagna et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Apr;31(4):763-768.217 Pubmed
Quality of life and pelvic organ prolapse-related symptoms after pelvic floor reconstruction with a titanized polypropylene mesh for cystocele: long-term results in a 36 month follow-upFünfgeld et al.Pelviperineology, 2018. 37(4): p. 105-109.   
The TiLOOP® Male Sling: Did We Forejudge?Hüsch et al.Urol Int, 2017.34 Pubmed
Titanized Transobturator Sling Placement for Male Stress Urinary Incontinence Using an Inside-out Single-incision Technique: Minimum 12-Months Follow-up Study.Sacco et al.Urology, 2018. 115: p. 144-150.44 Pubmed
Artificial urinary sphincter significantly better than fixed sling for moderate post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: a propensity score-matched study.Sacco et al.BJU Int, 2021. 127(2): p. 229-237.109 Pubmed
Outcomes of robotically assisted laparoscopic lateral suspension (RALLS) with mesh for anterior and apical prolapseDällenbach et al. J Robot Surg. 2022 Apr;16(2):287-29459 Pubmed
Minimal Invasive Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy and Abdominal Lateral Suspension: A Prospective, Open-Label, Multicenter, Non-Inferiority TrialRusso et al. J Clin Med. 2023 Apr 18;12(8):2926.300 Pubmed
Comparison of 2-year follow-up outcomes of laparoscopic lateral suspension and sacrospinous fixation in apical compartment prolapseErin et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2018 Nov;298(5):939-944105 Pubmed
Robotically assisted laparoscopic lateral suspension: a step‑by‑step approach aiming to standardize a novel procedureLange et al.Int Urogynecol J. 2023 May;34(5):1131-11341 Pubmed

Mesh implants in breast surgery

TitleAuthorSourceCasesDownloadsLinks

Patient Quality of Life After Subpectoral Implantbased Breast Reconstruction With Synthetic or Biological Materials

Ohlinger et al.

ANTICANCER RESEARCH. 2021, 41(6): 3075-3082

121 Pubmed
Retrospective Study of Radiotherapy Impact on the Outcome of Material-assisted Implant-based Subpectoral Breast ReconstructionOhlinger et al.

ANTICANCER RESEARCH. 2021, 41(4): 2017-2024

281

 Pubmed
TiLoop® Bra Assisted Breast Reconstruction – Our ExperienceKrivorotko et al.Chirurgia. 2021, 116(2): 84-90

103

 Pubmed

Titanium-coated polypropylene mesh as innovative bioactive material in conservatives mastectomies and pre-pectoral breast reconstruction

Gentile et al.Bioactive Materials. 2021, 6(12): 4640–4653276Pubmed

Patient reported outcome and cosmetic evaluation following implant-based breast-reconstruction with a titanized polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP®Bra): A prospective clinical study in 269 patients

Thill et al.European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2020, 46(8): 1484-1490269Pubmed
Prepectoral breast reconstruction with TiLoop® Bra Pocket: a single center prospective studyLo Torto et al.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 2020, 24: 991-999

18Pubmed

Veritas in Immediate Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Is Associated with Higher Complications Compared with TiLOOP

Quah et al.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 2019, 7(12): e2533150 Pubmed
A retrospective comparative analysis of risk factors and outcomes in direct-to-implant and two-stages prepectoral breast reconstruction: BMI and radiotherapy as new selection criteria of patientsCasella et al.European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2019, 45(8): 1357-1363397 Pubmed
Subcutaneous expanders and synthetic mesh for breast reconstruction: Long-term and patientreported BREAST-Q outcomes of a single- center prospective studyCasella et al.Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2019, 72(5): 805–812187 Pubmed
Renaissance der präpektoralen Implantateinlage. Alte Überlegungen – neue MaterialienPaepke et al.gynäkologische praxis. 2019, 45(1): 111–1201935 med-search
Current practice and barriers of mesh-assisted implant-based breast reconstruction in China: A nationwide cross-sectional survey of 110 hospitalsGuo et al.European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2019, 46(1): 65-70  Pubmed

Surgical outcomes of implant-based breast reconstruction using TiLOOP® Bra mesh combined with pectoralis major disconnection

Chen et al.Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2019, 83: 396-40059 Pubmed
Surgical Studies of Reconstructive Breast Surgery – An Overview of the Topics at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Working Group for Reconstructive Surgery in Oncology-GynecologyPaepke et al.

Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde. 2019, 79(06): 584-590

  Pubmed
Evaluation of prepectoral implant placement and complete coverage with TiLOOP® Bra mesh for breast reconstruction: a prospective study on long-term and patient reported BREAST-Q outcomesCasella et al.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019, 143(1): 1e-9e

179Pubmed

Nipple-sparing bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with TiLOOP® Bra mesh in BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers: A prospective study of long-term and patient reported outcomes using BREAST-Q

Casella et al.The Breast. 2018, 39: 8-13  Pubmed
Pregnancy following Unilateral Immediate Breast Reconstruction with Titanized Polypropylene Mesh (TiLOOP® Bra) without Compromising the Result.Nolte et al.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2018, 6(9): e1919

  Pubmed
Risk-reducing, conservative mastectomy—analysis of surgical outcome and quality of life in 272 implantbased reconstructions using TiLOOP® Bra versus autologous corial flapsRezai et al.Gland Surgery. 2016, 5(1): 1-8217 Pubmed

Mesh versus acellular dermal matrix in immediate implant-based breast reconstruction - A prospective randomized trial

Gschwantler-Kaulich et al.European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2016, 42(5): 665-67148 Pubmed

Patient-Reported Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Alone or in Combination with a Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh – A Detailed Analysis of the BREAST‑Q and Overview of the Literature

Dieterich et al.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde. 2015, 75(7): 692-70190 Pubmed
Subcutaneous Tissue Expander Placement with Synthetic Titanium-Coated Mesh in Breast Reconstruction: Long-term ResultsCasella et al.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2015, 3(12): e577

25 Pubmed

Subcutaneous Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: Surgical, Functional, and Aesthetic Results after Long-Term Follow-Up

Bernini et al.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2015, 3(12): e574

63 Pubmed
Biocompatibility, cell growth and clinical relevance of synthetic meshes and biological matrixes for internal support in implant-based breast reconstructionDietrich et al.

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2014, 291(6): 1371-1379

  Pubmed
TiLOOP® Bra mesh used for immediate breast reconstruction: comparison of retropectoral and subcutaneous implant placement in a prospective single-institution series.Casella et al.

European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2014, 37(11): 599-604

63 Pubmed
Biological Matrizes and Synthetic Meshes used in implant based breast reconstruction - a Review of products available in GermanyDieterich et al.

Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde. 2013, 73(11): 1100-1106

  Pubmed
Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Using a Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh (TiLOOP®Bra): A Multicenter Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Using a Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh (TiLOOP® Bra): A Multicenter Study of 231 CasesDieterich et al.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal. 2013, 132(1): 8e-19e

231Pubmed
A short-term follow-up of implant based breast reconstruction using a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP® Bra).Dieterich et al.European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2012, 38(12): 1225-123042 Pubmed

Using a titanium-coated polypropylene mesh (TiLOOP® Bra) for implant-based breast reconstruction: case report and histological analysis.

Dieterich et al.Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2012, 286(1): 273-276  Springer
Impact of the TiLOOP® Bra mesh in CT images and dose delivery in breast radiotherapyCamacho et al.Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 2012, 13(2): 3667  Pubmed

Mesh implants in visceral surgery

TitleAuthorSourceCasesDownloadsLinks
Laparoscopic IPOM versus open sublay technique for elective incisional hernia repair: a registry-based, propensity score-matched comparison of 9,907 patientsKöckerling et al.Surgical Endoscopy volume 33, 2019. pages3361–33699907 
Titanium-Coated Mesh Versus Standard Polypropylene Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical TrialYang et al.Hernia, 2018. doi: 10.1007/s10029-018-1823-z.50  

Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Large Hiatus Hernia Repair with Nonabsorbable Mesh

Gordon et al.Dis Esophagus., 2018. 31(5): p. 1-6.50  
The Importance of Registries in the Postmarketing Surveillance of Surgical MeshesKöckerling et al.

Ann Surg., 2017. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002326.

201  

Endoscopic-Assisted Linea Alba Reconstruction - New Technique for Treatment of Symptomatic Umbilical, Trocar, and/or Epigastric Hernias with Concomitant Rectus Abdominis Diastasis

Köckerling et al.Eur Surg., 2017. 49(2): p. 71-75.140  

Adhesion Prevention in Ventral Hernia Repair: An Experimental Study Comparing Three Lightweight Porous Meshes Recommended for Intraperitoneal Use

D’Amore et al.Hernia, 2017. 21(1): p. 115-123.   

The Influence of Titanium Coating of Mesh Polypropylene Endoprostheses on Their Biocompatibility

Babichenko et al.Cell and Tissue Biology, 2016. 10(4): p. 332-339.   

Which Should Be the Gold Standard Laparoscopic Technique for Handling Spigelian Hernias?

Moreno-Egea et al.Surg Endosc., 2015. 29(4): p. 856-862.7  

Is It Possible to Eliminate Sutures in Open (Lichtenstein Technique) and Laparoscopic (Totally Extraperitoneal Endoscopic) Inguinal Hernia Repair? A Randomized Controlled Trial with Tissue Adhesive (n-Hexyl-α-Cyanoacrylate)

Moreno-EgeaSurg Innov., 2014. 21(6): p. 590-599.208  
What Do We Know About Titanized Polypropylene Meshes? An Evidence-Based Review of the LiteratureKöckerling et al.Hernia, 2014. 18(4): p. 445-57.   
Guidelines for Laparoscopic Treatment of Ventral and Incisional Abdominal Wall Hernias (International Endohernia Society [IEHS]) – Part IIIBittner et al.Surg Endosc., 2014. 28: p. 380-404.   
Randomized Clinical Trial of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Comparing Titanium-Coated Lightweight Mesh and Medium-Weight Composite MeshMoreno-Egea et al.Surg Endosc., 2013. 27 (1): p. 231-239.   
The Impact of Atraumatic Fibrin Sealant vs. Staple Mesh Fixation in TAPP Hernia Repair on Chronic Pain and Quality of Life: Results of a Randomized Controlled StudyFortelny et al.Surg Endosc., 2012. 26(1): 249-54.89  
Chronic Pain after Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Comparison of Light and Extralight Titanized Polypropylene MeshSchopf et al.World J Surg., 2011. 35(2): p. 302-310.380  
Hiatoplasty Reinforcement by Means of a Lightweight Titanized Polypropylene Mesh Fixed with Fibrin GlueKanellos et al.Zentralbl Chir., 2011. 136(3): p. 244-248.26  

The Feasibility of FS Mesh Fixation by a Transgastric Approach – An Important Benefit in Future NOTES Procedures?

Fortelny et al.J Surg.Res, 2011. 171(1): p. 80-86.   
Early Postoperative and One Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Impact of Extralight Titanized Polypropylene Mesh and Traditional Heavyweight Polypropylene Mesh on Pain and Seroma Production in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (TAPP)Bittner et al.World J Surg., 2011. 35(8): p. 1791–1797.150  
Fibrin Sealant (Tisseel) for Hiatal Mesh Fixation in an Experimental Model in PigsFortelny et al.J Surg.Res, 2010. 162(1): p. 68-74.   
Randomized Clinical Trial of Groin Hernia Repair with Titanium-Coated Lightweight Mesh Compared with Standard Polypropylene MeshKoch et al.Br. J. Surg., 2008. 95(10): p. 1226-1231.156  

Evaluation of Lightweight Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Mesh (TiMESH) for Laparoscopic Repair of Large Hiatal Hernias

Hazebroek et al.Surg Endosc., 2008. 22(11): p. 2428-2432.18  
The Assessment of Quality of Life in a Trial on Lightweight Mesh Fixation with Fibrin Sealant in Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia RepairFortelny et al.Hernia, 2008. 12(5): p. 499-505.11  
A Lightweight Polypropylene Mesh (TiMESH) For Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias: Comparison of Biocompatibility with the DualMesh in an Experimental Study Using the Porcine ModelSchug-Paß et al.Surg. Endosc., 2006. 20(3): p. 402-409.   

Impact of Polypropylene Amount on Functional Outcome and Quality of Life after Inguinal Hernia Repair by the TAPP procedure Using Pure, Mixed, and Titanium-coated Meshes

Horstmann et al.World J Surg., 2006. 30(9): p. 1742-1749.223 

Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernioplasty with Titanium-Coated Lightweight Polypropylene Mesh: Early Results.

Tamme et al.Surg Endosc., 2005. 19(8): p. 1125-1129.400  
Influence of Titanium Coating on the Biocompatibility of a Heavyweight Polypropylene MeshScheidbach et al.Eur Surg. Res., 2004. 36(5): p. 313-317.   

In Vivo Studies Comparing the Biocompatibility of Various Polypropylene Meshes and Their Handling Properties During Endoscopic Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) Patchplasty: An Experimental Study in Pigs

Scheidbach et al.Surg Endosc., 2004. 18(2): p. 211-220.