Observational Study to Evaluate Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair Using a Biologic Mesh (Cook Biodesign)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Cook Biodesign mesh for the repair of complex ventral incisional hernias. Using materials to reinforce tissue defects is indicated as standard of care for this type of surgery. The Cook Biodesign mesh is currently FDA-approved for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists, but the investigators would like to collect additional follow-up information to continue to assess the durability of the repair after placement of the hernia mesh. This follow-up would include the collection of information about complications such as infections and seromas (collections of fluid around the surgery site), as well as hernia recurrence and quality of life questionnaires. Patients who qualify to take part in this study have been diagnosed with a ventral incisional hernia and will have been scheduled for a surgical hernia repair. This surgery will be an open surgical procedure and reinforcing your tissue with material is indicated for this type of hernia repair.

Detailed Description
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Prior to their scheduled surgery, the patient will be consented and will complete a brief quality of life survey. They will also be asked some questions about their medical history that pertain to the study, such as current/ past abdominal infections and surgeries, history of the hernia, comorbidities, etc. During the surgery, some key data points will be recorded by the research coordinator, such as time of surgery, type of case, size of mesh used, size of the hernia defect, technique used, type of sutures used, etc. The mesh will be placed either retrorectus or intraperitoneally, after the component separation is complete. The mesh will not be used as a bridge, and the fascial layers will be closed completely. The research staff may photograph the repair of an enrolled patient's hernia during their treatment and will supply a copy of the photograph to Cook Medical, Inc. if the sponsor's review is requested. Any photograph taken for research purposes will be kept in a password-protected, encrypted database separate from any patient identifying information.

Official Title
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Observational Study to Evaluate Single-Staged Open Complex Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair Using a Biologic Mesh (Cook Biodesign) for Midline Fascial Closure Reinforcement

Conditions
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Ventral Incisional Hernia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Hernia graft/mesh


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing a ventral incisional hernia repair with mesh Age range between 18 and 80 years old Exclusion Criteria: Patients currently enrolled in a clinical trial. Patients with a BMI over 40 Patients in whom the fascial layers cannot be closed or in whom bridging would be used Patients with a current abdominal abscess or infection Patients with healing disorders Pregnant women

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Hernia graft/mesh<br>Hernia repair patients implanted with biologic hernia graft during surgery | Device: Hernia graft/mesh<br>* observational group<br>* Other names: Cook Biodesign hernia graft;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hernia Recurrence | Assessment of efficacy of the device and repair | up to 2 years | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infections | Infections related to the surgical site or implantation of the device | up to 2 years | 
| Seromas |  | up to 2 years | 
| Rehospitalization |  | up to 2 years | 
| Re-operation |  | up to 2 years | 
| Mesh Removal |  | up to 2 years | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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hernia repair, ventral incisional hernia, biologic mesh, hernia graft