Novel Transfascial Suture Placement System to Secure Mesh in Hernia Surgery
Value Proposition: Nearly 1 million hernia operations are performed in the United States yearly. In a majority of these cases, mesh is used to provide a better outcome. The best way to secure the mesh is a “transfascial” technique where sutures attached to the mesh are placed through the muscular layer and tied down, allowing it to be anchored. This allows the mesh to stay in place, and to transfer tension away from the repair, thereby further decreasing the risk of recurrence. However, current transfascial sutures are cumbersome to place, and hence many surgeons rely on tacker fixation mechanisms, which are faster but provide less tensile strength. The herein-disclosed hook-like system adds a simple modification to existing strategies to facilitate quick and secure suture placement through mesh, and thereby creates the following advantages to overcome current limitations:
- Easy to deploy with minimal effort, avoiding multiple suture (birds nest) in abdomen
- Does not require extra effort of pre-loading mesh with multiple sutures
- Increased level of suture security and tensile strength on the mesh
- Applicable in laparoscopic/minimally invasive and open surgeries
- Reduces time and resources necessary to perform a transfascial mesh suturing
Looking for Partners: To develop and commercialize the technology as a mechanical wound closure device for hernia surgery.
