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.

Chapter One: Executive Summary
- Background
- Scope and Methodology
- Size and Growth of The Market
- Key Issues and Trends Affecting Market
- Leading Competitors
Chapter Two: Introduction
- Overview
- Types of Hernias
- Inguinal Hernia
- Indirect
- Direct
- Anterior Approaches
- Plug-and-Patch Repair
- Posterior Approaches
- Femoral Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Risk Factors
- Complications of Hernia Repair Procedures
- World Demographics
- Prevalence, Incidence and Mortality
- Insurance for The Elderly in The United States
- Wound Healing in Hernia Repair
- Hernia Wound Healing Process
- Defense against Injury
- Mononuclear Phagocyte System
- Inflammatory Response
- Wound Healing Process
- Primary Intention
- Secondary Intention
- Tertiary Intention
- Delays of Hernia Wound Healing
- Complications of Wound Healing
- Hypertrophic Scars and Keloid Formation
- Contracture
- Dehiscence
- Excess Granulation Tissue
- Adhesions
Chapter Three: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Product Analysis
- Types of Hernia Repair Procedures
- Tension Repair
- Open Tension-Free Repair
- Laparoscopic Tension-Free Repair
- Other Tension-Free Methods
- Overview of Products
- Mesh Repair
- Product Properties
- Polymers
- Polypropylene
- Polyester
- Ptfe
- Biologics
- Prosthetic Mesh Repairs
- Industry Participants and Product Description
- Bard/Davol
- Ethicon
- Minnesota Medical Development
- Covidien
- Tei Biosciences
- Lifecell
- Organogenesis
- W.L. Gore
- Cook
- Atrium
- Surgical-Ioc
- Gfe Medizintechnik Gmbh
- B Braun Aesculap Division
- Synovis Life Technologies
- Nicast Ltd
- Safestitch Medical
- Biomerix Corp
- Aspide Medical
- Tutogen Medical
Chapter Four: Issues and Trends
- Advances in Hernia Repair
- Biomd
- T-Shaped Prosthesis
- Sports Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Procedures in England
- Fetal Treatment of Hernia
- Robotics, Mis and Hernia Repair
- Physio Hernia Repair
- Hospital- Acquired Infection
- Kugel Recall
- Biotextile Hernia Implants
- Obesity, Men and Hernia Development
- Implantable Electrical Stimulator
- Patchassist Hernia Mesh Placement Tool
- Patent Analysis of Top Competitors
Chapter Five: Market and Competitor Analysis
- Market Overview
- Market Analysis by Product Type
- Market Analysis by Country
- Competitive Analysis
Chapter Six: Leading Manufacturers
- Overview
- Atrium Medical Corporation
- B Braun Aesculap Division
- Cook Group/ Cook Medical
- Covidien Ltd.
- Cr Bard/Davol
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Lifecell Corporation
- Synovis Life Technologies, Inc
- Tei Biosciences
- W. L. Gore & Associates Inc
Appendix: List of Major Companies
Table of Exhibits
Chapter One: Executive Summary
- Table 1-1: Forecasted Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis: 2008-2012
- Figure 1-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis: 2008-2015
Chapter Two: Introduction
- Table 2-1: World Population by Selected Geographical Region, 2010-2050
- Figure 2-1: World Population by Selected Geographical Region, 2010-2050
- Table 2-2: Estimated World Population by Age and Geographical Region, 2009
- Figure 2-2: Estimated World Population by Age and Geographical Region, 2009
- Table 2-3: Percent Population over 65 by Year and Region
- Figure 2-3: Estimated World Population by Age, 2009 and 2050
- Table 2-4: Health Insurance Trends in The United States, Estimated 2009
Chapter Three: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Product Analysis
- Table 3-1: Select Products and Manufacturers of Polymer and Prosthetic Mesh Hernia Repair Procedure Products
Chapter Four: Issues and Trends
- Table 4-1: Finished Consultant Episodes for Repair of Inguinal Hernia and % with Laparoscopic Surgery in 2008/2009
- Table 4-2: Selected Top Competitor Patents
Chapter Five: Market and Competitor Analysis
- Table 5-1: Forecasted Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis: 2008-2015
- Figure 5-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis: 2008-2015
- Table 5-2: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis by Product Type, 2009
- Figure 5-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis by Product Type, 2009
- Table 5-3: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis by Region/Country, 2009
- Figure 5-2: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis by Region/Country, 2009
- Table 5-4: Hernia Repair and Specialty Equipment Market Revenues and Market Share of Leading Suppliers, 2009
- Figure 5-3: Hernia Repair and Specialty Equipment

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