title: Simplified technique for peritoneal dissection during laparoscopic hernia repair.
abstract: The use of a small rod (5-mm diameter, 20-cm length, code no. BN320, Aesculap Ltd., Sheffield, England) inserted extraperitoneally has been a useful tool in aiding peritoneal dissection during laparoscopic hernia repair. Experience gained in 100 such repairs using this instrument has helped to reduce the operating time in most instances.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. George's Hospital, London, England.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Loh
mesh_terms: D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments