Introducing the Mesh Integration (MINT) Index: a standardised ratio scale for assessing in vivo hernia mesh performance
An objective index was created to assess in vivo hernia mesh behaviour. The index will need validation via studies using explanted mesh tissue complex from living abdominal walls.
Authors
- Sarah M. Jesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4907-9317)
- Alex Karatassas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8000-5076)
- Edward L. Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-5200)
- Peter J. Hewett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8135-1317)
- Jean Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6082-9345)
- Guy J. Maddern (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2064-181X)
Institutions
- Basil Hetzel Institute (AU)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (AU)
- Torrens University Australia (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-025-12098-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01
Funders
- Hospital Research Foundation
- University of Adelaide