title: An Update on the Use of Barbed Suture in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS).
abstract: The use of barbed suture has enabled general and minimally invasive gynecological surgery (MIGS) surgeons to close surgical wounds more efficiently with minimal complications. This article reviews developments in barbed (knotless) sutures and related devices.
authors.affiliation: Department of OB/GYN, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Binghamton, NY.
authors.forename: James Dana
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kondrup
authors.affiliation: Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Binghamton, NY.
authors.forename: Frances R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical