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Stephen B Williams1, Matthew L Greenberger, William F Pearce
1Associated Urologists of Orange County, 1801 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92607, USA. williams@ocurology.com
Journal of Endourology
|December 14, 2011
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.