Conclusions  Tisseel® fibrin sealant appears to be a well-tolerated and easy-to-use alternative to traditional, tissue-penetrating devices for mesh fixation in hernia repair techniques. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0524-zAuthors B. Descottes, Dupuytren University Hospital Department of Visceral Surgery and Transplantation Limoges FranceM. Bagot d’Arc, Baxter BioSurgery 6, Avenue Louis Pasteur 78311 Maurepas France Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)