Docket #: S19-226
Improved method and device for closing abdominal fascial closure after laparotomy
Stanford researchers have developed a new method and medical device to close the abdominal wall fascia after laparotomy to reduce the incidence of incisional hernias. Incisional hernias occur in nearly 50% of high risk patients leading to costs of about $3B annually.
This invention is a double pledged device with bio-absorbable fasteners that close incisions using a stapling motion. As compared to current techniques using sutures and mesh, this invention is more efficient, reduces infection risk, and decreases incisional hernia rate.
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Stage of Development
Applications
- Abdominal wall fascial closure
- Incisional hernia closure
Advantages
- Automated device
- Reduces the incidence of incisional hernias
- Reduces the complications and expense from abdominal hernias after surgery
- Less chance of infection as compared to mesh technique
- Advantages over the needle and suture technique:
- Lower incidence of incisional hernia due to less tension on the suture line
- Faster healing time
- Less chance of infection due to less manipulation of tissues
- Surveyed surgeons and patients prefer this solution over the current methods
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- Published Application: WO2020252430
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