title: Safe repair of umbilical fascial wounds after laparoscopy.
abstract: Closure of laparoscopic trocar site wounds reduces chances of incisional hernias. Injury to subjacent small bowel loops is a problem during the repair of fascial wounds. A simple and safe technique of fascial closure is described.
authors.affiliation: Colon & Rectal Care, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Jager
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing