title: Alternative technique for laparoscopic port-site closure.
abstract: Abstract 0-polyglactin suture into the abdomen via a puncture through the rectus fascia parallel to the fascia defect under visual guidance. Second, we perform a similar puncture with the tonsil forceps on the opposite side of the fascia defect under direct vision to grasp the suture. This cost-effective maneuver is safe and eliminates the need for ancillary port-site closure devices.
authors.affiliation: Associated Urologists of Orange County, 1801 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92607, USA. williams@ocurology.com
authors.forename: Stephen B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Matthew L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Greenberger
authors.forename: William F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Pearce
authors.forename: Garo M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Tertzakian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011677:Punctures; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000191:economics