Kaohsiung Medical University / Prof.  Cheng-Yu Long

 Pain Points Solved 

●    Traditional POP treatments often require hysterectomy, which does not meet the needs of women wishing to preserve the uterus.
●    Sacrocolpopexy involves long operative time and a steep learning curve, limiting its widespread adoption.
●    Existing techniques may cause tissue adhesion and limit flexibility if hysterectomy is required in the future.
●    There is a strong clinical need for a minimally invasive procedure that balances safety, efficiency, and durable outcomes.

 Technology Introduction 

LONG mesh is a synthetic mesh equipped with anchors to prevent mesh dislocation with better mesh fixation on the cervical surface. Long Mesh is a synthetic mesh with several protrusions over the surface area which makes connection with the anchored tissue surface which has a larger friction force with the cervical surface for better mesh attachment. The synthetic mesh of the present invention has a reticular structure which is made of several intertwining mesh materials creating a virtual tissue contact surface. The synthetic mesh comprises a long arm part, having a two- lateral edge in the direction of X and is symmetrical in both lateral edges; while a fixation part, extending from one of the lateral edges in a Y direction. The fixation part has several protrusions over the surface area which makes connection with the anchored tissue surface.

 Application Examples 

●    LONG suspension offers a laparoscopic, uterus-preserving option with a high anatomical success rate.
●    The novel transabdominal mesh hystero-cystopexy requires an operative time of approximately one hour.
●    Reinforcement of the round ligaments demonstrates three-year outcomes comparable to conventional procedures.
●    Suitable for women with uterine and bladder prolapse who prioritize minimally invasive surgery, rapid recovery, and quality of life.

 Related Links 

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 Patent Name and Number 

US 17/857,197
TW I823351

 Industry-Academia / Tech Transfer Partner 

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 Honors and Awards  

National Innovation Award - 18th Clinical Innovation Award

 Technical Contact  

Mr. Hung, Assistant Manager

Kaohsiung Medical University 
Tel: +886 7-3121101 ext. 2360
Email: R121084@kmu.edu.tw