A prosthetic element for the treatment of an inguinal hernia by celloscopy is disclosed, comprising an elongate and flexible binding member, and three leaves which are linked to one another by the binding member, each leaf extending away from the binding member, the leaves being made of a biocompatable...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5697978?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5697978 - Prosthetic element for the treatment of inguinal hernias, in particular by the celioscopic route 
