Laparoscopic suture repair of selected incisional hernias: a simple technique.
An incisional hernia is a common condition that can be repaired by laparoscopic surgery, with the use of a prosthetic mesh. There are certain situations, however, in which the use of a mesh might be contraindicated, inadvisable, unnecessary, or unavailable. In this paper, we report on a new laparoscopic technique for the suture repair of incisional hernias that may be safely used under such conditions in selected patients.
Ballester
Pedro
P
Department of Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Ammori
Basil J
BJ
D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D013537:Sutures