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Hernia Repair Device Markets and Procedures
November 1, 2008
Hernia repair is a standard part of general surgery, but nonetheless one that has been
revolutionized by two events over the past decade and a half: the the development of
tension-free and laparoscopic techniques and the use of prosthetic materials.
Tension-free mesh-based repairs (eg, Lichtenstein, plug and patch) began to increase
in number in the late 1980s. More recently, laparoscopy for general surgery, various
laparoscopic techniques have been developed for hernia repair. There has also been
revolutionary change in prosthetic biomaterials for application in hernia repair. This
report Hernia Repair Device Markets and Procedures contains useful statistics on
hernia repair operations and equipment including:
• Population and Procedure Statistics
• Review of Hernia Repair Products
• Review of Biomaterial and other Mesh Products
• Market and Forecast for Hernia Repair Equipment
• Laproscopy, Obesity, Stimulators, Biotextiles and Other
• Market Share
• Regional Breakdown of Revenues
• Patent Analysis
• Company Profiles
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.
The information for this report was gathered using both primary and secondary research
including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company literature,
databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals. Telephone
interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of gathering information.
2. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information conducted interviews with more
than 21 key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, and government
personnel. These sources were the primary basis in gathering information specifically
relating to revenue and market share data presented in this report. Additional interviews
were completed with relevant company representatives including marketing directors,
division managers, and product representatives.
Table of Contents
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 Hernia
o Inguinal Hernia
o Indirect
o Direct
o Femoral Hernia
o Umbilical Hernia
o Ventral Hernia
o 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
o Hernia Wound Healing Process
o Defense Against Injury
o Mononuclear Phagocyte System
o Inflammatory Response
o Wound Healing Process
o Primary Intention
o Secondary Intention
o Tertiary Intention
o Delays of Hernia Wound Healing
o Complications of Wound Healing
3. o Hypertrophic Scars and Keloid Formation
o Contracture
o Dehiscence
o Excess Granulation Tissue
o 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
• Biologics
• Prosthetic Mesh Repairs
• Industry Participants and Product Description
• Bard/Davol
• Ethicon
• Tissue Sciences Laboratories (Covidien)
• Covidien
• TEI BioSciences
• LifeCell
• W.L. Gore
• Cook
• Atrim
• Surgical-IOC
• GfE Medizintechnik GmbH
CHAPTER FOUR: ISSUES AND TRENDS
• Advances In Hernia Repair
o BioMD
o T-Shaped Prosthesis
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
• Procedures in England
• Robotics, MIS and Hernia Repair
• Hospital- Acquired Infection
4. • Kugel Recall
• Biotextile Hernia Implants
• Obesity, Men and Hernia Development
• Implantable Electrical Stimulator
• New Product for Management of Surgical Hernia Pain
• Patent Analysis of top competitors
CHAPTER FIVE: MARKET AND COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
• Market Overview
Market Analysis by Country Competitive Analysis
CHAPTER SIX: LEADING MANUFACTURERS
• Overview
• Atrium Medical Corporation
• Davol, In
• Cook Group/ Cook Medical
• Covidien Ltd.
• Ethicon, Inc.
• LifeCell Corporation
• TEI Biosciences
• Tissue Sciences Laboratories
• W. L. Gore & Associates Inc
CHAPTER SEVEN: LIST OF MAJOR COMPANIES
TABLE OF EXHIBITS
CHAPTER ONE: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Table 1-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis,
2002-2007
• Table 1-2: Forecasted Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment
Market Analysis: 2008-2012
• Figure 1-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis:
2002-2012
CHAPTER TWO: INTRODUCTION
• Table 2-1: World Population by Selected Geographical Region, 2007 - 2050
• Figure 2-1: World Population by Selected Geographical Region, 2007-2050
• Table 2-2: Estimated World Population by Age and Geographical Region, 2007
• Figure 2-2: Estimated World Population by Age and Geographical Region, 2007
• Table 2-3: Percent Population Over 65 by Year and Region
• Figure 2-3: Estimated World Population by Age, 2007 and 2050
5. • Table 2-4:Insurance Trends in the United States, Estimated 2007 (millions)
CHAPTER THREE: HERNIA REPAIR PROCEDURES AND SPECIALTY PRODUCT
ANALYSIS
• Table 3-1: Select Products and Manufacturers of 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 2006/2007
• Table 4-2: Selected Top Competitor Patents
CHAPTER FIVE: MARKET AND COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
• Table 5-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis,
2002-2007
• Table 5-2: Forecasted Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment
Market Analysis: 2008-2012
• Figure 5-1: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis:
2002-2012
• Table 5-3: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis
by Region/Country, 2007
• Figure 5-2: Hernia Repair Procedures and Specialty Equipment Market Analysis
by Region/Country, 2007
• Table 5-4: Hernia Repair and Specialty Equipment Market Revenues and Market
Share of Leading Suppliers 2007
• Figure 5-3: Hernia Repair and Specialty Equipment Market Market Share by
Leading Suppliers 2007
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