A device for surgically repairing and reinforcing a hernia includes a hernia prosthesis having a substantially planar base portion and an overlay portion, each formed from a biocompatible material. The overlay portion is peripherally attached to the base portion to define a pocket to receive a surgical...http://www.google.com/patents/US6551356?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6551356 - Pocketed hernia repair
