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Hernia Repair Device Markets and Procedures
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Published: Sep 2010 | Pages: 118 | Pub ID: MM1302066370 |
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This Kalorama Information report, Hernia Repair Device Markets and Procedures provides global market sizes and forecasts, trends and competitive activity in this dynamic medical device segment.
The development of prosthetic materials ushered in the current era of hernia surgery, allowing a tension-free repair to be performed even for the largest defects and the most difficult procedures. During the past decade, medicine has witnessed a revolutionary change in prosthetic biomaterials for application in hernia repair. Composite mesh with absorbable and non-absorbable barriers for intraperitioneal placement, lightweight macroporous mesh and xenogeneic and allogeneic biological meshes are several of these novel materials
A handful of companies are involved in the development or marketing of hernia repair procedures and specialty equipment. The market is considered evolving with growth opportunity. Developing and developed markets alike have room to grow due to an aging population worldwide. Among the top and/or innovative competitors discussed within Corporate Profiles are:
- Atrium
- B. Braun
- Davol/C R Bard
- Cook
- Covidien
- Ethicon
- LifeCell
- Synovis Life Technologies
- TEI Biosciences
- W.L.Gore
There are several issues and/or trends that are directly and indirectly affecting the hernia repair market. Although hernia repair has been performed for many years, technological advances in both methods and materials have had a large impact on the market recently and will continue to influence the market in the future. Some of the issues and trends impacting the market today and in the future include:
- Advances in Hernia Repair
- Sports Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Procedures in England
- Fetal Treatment of Hernia Repair
- Robotics, MIS and Hernia Repair
- Physio Hernia Repair
- Hospital Acquired Infections
- Kugel Recall
- Biotextile Hernia Implants
- Obesity, Men, and Hernia Development
- Implantable Electrical Stimulator
- PatchAssist Hernia Mesh Placement Tool
- Patent Analysis
The report’s geographic scope is worldwide with information for specific geographical regions; world demographics; life expectancy by country, and other general issues affecting the market. Information is presented as a worldwide overview, with special emphasis on the U.S., Europe, and other key markets. A market summary includes market analysis by product and region and a competitive analysis of leading providers. Additionally, key company profiles are included. |
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