title: Use of percutaneous stitches in laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty.
abstract: Sutures placed percutaneously have considerably facilitated the accurate intraperitoneal laparoscopic placement of synthetic mesh in the groin. The mesh effectively covers the abdominal wall defect, preventing further herniations in the area.
authors: Department of Surgery, S. E. Baptist Memorial Hospital, San Antonio.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Rosenthal
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Franklin
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011126:Polypropylenes; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes