Laparoscopic repair of an abdominal hernia using an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch secured by a four-corner tacking technique

An improved technique for performing laparoscopic repair of an abdominal hernia is described herein. To ensure a successful repair, it is most important that adequate tension of the expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) patch be achieved, and that the defect be completely covered and securely st...

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgery today (Tokyo, Japan) Japan), 1995-10, Vol.25 (10), p.930-931
Hauptverfasser: TAGAYA, N, MIKAMI, H, KOGURE, H, OHYAMA, O
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An improved technique for performing laparoscopic repair of an abdominal hernia is described herein. To ensure a successful repair, it is most important that adequate tension of the expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE) patch be achieved, and that the defect be completely covered and securely stapled. Our technique involves tacking the four corners of the patch to the abdominal wall with a 2-0 nylon suture using a straight needle, then stapling it to the anterior abdominal wall over the defect with a laparoscopic stapler. We believe that this technique is a safe and reliable method which will prove useful for laparoscopic surgery.
ISSN:0941-1291
1436-2813
DOI:10.1007/BF00311763