Hernias in these areas have a high rate of recurrence if repaired via a simple suture technique under tension.

They may also be caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure due to a chronic cough (as in COPD), constipation, urinary obstruction (as in BPH), pregnancy, or ascites.

[3][4][5][6] Regeneration by autologous tissue stem cells is a unique method for repair of large incisional hernias.

The surgical mesh is placed into the abdomen underneath the abdominal muscles through small incisions to the side of the hernia.

In this manner, the weakened tissue of the original hernia is never re-incised to perform the repair, and one can minimize the potential for wound complications such as infections.