Fascial closure of laparoscopic port sites: A new technique

Robert B. Nadler; Elspeth M. McDougall; Arnold D. Bullock; Mark A. Ludwig; L. Michael Brunt

doi:10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80129-0

Fascial closure of laparoscopic port sites: A new technique

Robert B. Nadler^*, Elspeth M. McDougall, Arnold D. Bullock, Mark A. Ludwig, L. Michael Brunt

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Urology

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The laparoscopic operative procedure is not complete until the port sites are closed with a fascial suture. Herein, we report a simple new technique that uses a venous catheter for suture placement and direct laparoscopic visualization to secure the abdominal wall fascia and peritoneum.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1046-1048
Number of pages	3
Journal	Urology
Volume	45
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0090-4295(99)80129-0
State	Published - Jun 1995

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