• Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)
• Wound Healing
• The Bariatric Population
• Robotic Surgery
• GERD, Barrett's Esophagus, and Esophageal Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Hernia Prevention and Treatment
• Surgical Training
• For Patients

CMIS investigated the use of a novel material to promote adhesion of tissue during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, thus preventing internal hernias. A porcine model was used to assess the bioabsorbable material, SEAMGUARD®.

Hernia Prevention and Treatment References

Johnson J, Roth JS, Hazey JW, Pofahl II, WE. The history of open inguinal hernia repair. Current Surgery 2004  61(1):Jan/Feb, 49-52.