incisional hernia/fatigue

The Mentor inflatable penile prosthesis is manufactured from Bioflex polyurethane, a material which is less elastic and more durable than silicone. Use of this new biocompatible polymer eliminates cylinder aneurysms and wear-induced cylinder leaks. The new prosthesis also incorporates a snap-on

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of preoperative high dose methylprednisolone on stress response and outcome. METHODS Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. METHODS University hospital, Germany. METHODS 20 patients listed for abdominal surgery of whom 10 had major intra-abdominal

Severe pain is usual after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR). Mesh fixation with titanium tacks may play a key role in the development of acute and chronic pain and alternative fixation methods should therefore be investigated. This PhD thesis was based on three studies and aimed too: 1)