title: A new method to insert the DualMesh prosthesis for laparoscopic ventral herniorrhaphy.
abstract: The introduction of the prosthetic biomaterial during the laparoscopic repair of incisional and ventral hernias can present a challenge. Presented herein is a simplified method to fold and unfold the DualMesh (W. L. Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) prosthesis during this operation.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Specialty Group, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. DOCMBA2@AOL.COM
authors.forename: Karl A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: LeBlanc
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials