'Innovations in Hernia Surgery': A Live Webcast presented by Ethicon Products and slp3D.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ALHAMBRA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2003 See the latest hernia repair Hernia Repair Definition Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to return an organ that protrudes through a weak area of muscle to its original position. techniques in a live internet broadcast at 5:00 to 6:00 pm (EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT ) on June 26, 2003. The hour-long broadcast will feature an innovative surgical technique using the "PROLENE* 3D Patch", a sterile three-dimensional device for repair of abdominal wall hernias. The PROLENE 3D Patch provides a tension-free hernia repair with the efficiency of three easy steps. Requiring minimal dissection, the diamond-shaped underlay is easily deployed, seating it firmly against the floor of the transversalis fascia The transversalis fascia (or transverse fascia) is a thin aponeurotic membrane which lies between the inner surface of the Transversus and the extraperitoneal fat. . The diamond underlay and the onlay onlay /on·lay/ (on´la) 1. a graft applied or laid on the surface of an organ or structure. 2. a cast metal restoration that overlays cusps and lends strength to the restored tooth. are attached, nearly eliminating the possibility of migration. During the June 26 Internet broadcast, the viewer will have an opportunity to see this innovative technique presented by Kenneth T. Sim, MD. Dr. Sim is the Medical Director of the "Hernia Network", which specializes in workers compensation hernia needs in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Bradley Bartos, MD, will join Dr. Sim for discussions and responding to your questions. For Access to Webcast: http://www.or-live.com/ethicon/1119. |
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