Hernia prosthesis
First Claim
1. A prosthesis for repair or to resist the formation of an abdominal wall hernia comprising at least an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface forms at least one channel which, in use, partially receives and encloses an anatomical structure such that at least 30% of the circumference of the anatomical structure is surrounded by the prosthesis and the an anatomical structure may pass through the prosthesis when the prosthesis is in place in the body without substantial compression of said anatomical structure.
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Abstract
Prosthesis is provided for repairing or resisting the formation of bodily hernia in particular, for inguinal hernia repair or femoral hernia repair. The prosthesis comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forms at least one channel that is sized to receive an anatomical structure and allow it to pass through the prosthesis without substantial compression of the anatomical structure.
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17 Claims
- 1. A prosthesis for repair or to resist the formation of an abdominal wall hernia comprising at least an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the inner surface forms at least one channel which, in use, partially receives and encloses an anatomical structure such that at least 30% of the circumference of the anatomical structure is surrounded by the prosthesis and the an anatomical structure may pass through the prosthesis when the prosthesis is in place in the body without substantial compression of said anatomical structure.
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15. A method for treating hernia comprising the steps:
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exposing the hernia defect providing a prosthesis wholly in the extra peritoneal compartment of the abdominal wall to fill the defect but which provides a relatively pressure free passage of an anatomical structure past the prosthesis. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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