Klosterhalfen, Bernd (Germany)

Dr. med. Bernd Klosterhalfen

Head of Department
Institute of Pathology
Hospital of Dueren
Dueren

Germany

Training focus on:

Surgical Pathology
Cancer Pathology
Biomaterial- and Implant Pathology
Testing and Defining Biocompatibility
In Vitro and in Vivo Models, in particular Animal Models
Surface Modifications

Statement:
Although there are still significant gaps in our knowledge of the behavior of surgical meshes in situ, our understanding of which factors play an essential role in the biocompatibility
of these implants has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. In this webinar, Prof. Klosterhalfen summarizes the current state of knowledge and gives the participants
practical information on the selection of biocompatible meshes for hernia surgery.