Novel methods of closing 10-mm laparoscopic port-site wounds.
Ten-millimeter ports are often used in laparoscopic surgery. Closure of these port sites can be difficult. In this article, we describe two novel methods of closing 10-mm laparoscopic port-site wounds, which are simple, effective, easy, and do not require any special instruments.
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Rajaraman
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK.
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Philip C H
PC
D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*