abstract |
In some embodiments, a method of repairing a hernia may include one or more of the following steps: (a) introducing a patch prosthesis into a patient, (b) positioning the patch prosthesis over the hernia, (c) removing a wire frame from the patch prosthesis and the patient, (d) wrapping the patch prosthesis, (e) allowing the patch prosthesis to unwrap, (f) removing a removable stitch coupling the wire frame and a prosthetic fabric, and (g) securing the prosthetic fabric to the patient. |