title: A simple, effective technique for port-site closure after laparoscopy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Fascial closure of port sites represents a challenging issue in laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this article is to introduce a procedure that allows the safe suturing of the abdominal fascia in these wounds.
  
  
  METHODS
  We herein describe a simple technique for fascial closure after laparoscopy using a transcutaneous approach and standard surgical instruments for suture.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The method was used in 34 patients with no intraoperative incidents and no port-site hernias during a mean follow-up of 23.9 months (median 20.5, range 5 to 47).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The procedure is easy to perform, safe, fast, and inexpensive.
authors: Liver Surgery Unit, 3rd Department of General Surgery, University of Milan, Faculty of Medicine, Humanitas Clinical Institute, Milan, Italy. boteaflorin@yahoo.com
authors: Florin
authors: F
authors: Botea
authors: Guido
authors: G
authors: Torzilli
authors: Vasile
authors: V
authors: Sarbu
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques