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01-11-2008 | Modern Surgery: Technical Innovation

Prophylactic Closure of Trocar Orifices with an Intraperitoneal Mesh (Ventralex®) in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Authors: Andrés Sánchez-Pernaute, Elia Pérez-Aguirre, Alejandra García Botella, Lorena Rodríguez, Esteban Martín Antona, Juan Cabeza, Domingo Jiménez Valladolid, Miguel Angel Rubio, Isabel Delgado, Antonio Torres

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 11/2008

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery reduces, but not eliminates, the rate of incisional hernia. It is accepted that large trocar orifices should be sutured, in order to prevent future herniation. In morbidly obese patients, the closure of the anterior fascia is a very difficult job, and it does not prevent from preperitoneal herniation. Ventralex® composite mesh is a very easy-to-place device, which closes satisfactorily both the peritoneal opening and the subcutaneous trocar pathway. We recommend its use for large diameter orifices and Hasson orifices in bariatric patients.

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Title: Prophylactic Closure of Trocar Orifices with an Intraperitoneal Mesh (Ventralex®) in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Andrés Sánchez-Pernaute
Elia Pérez-Aguirre
Alejandra García Botella
Lorena Rodríguez
Esteban Martín Antona
Juan Cabeza
Domingo Jiménez Valladolid
Miguel Angel Rubio
Isabel Delgado
Antonio Torres
Publication date: 01-11-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-008-9598-4

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Prophylactic Closure of Trocar Orifices with an Intraperitoneal Mesh (Ventralex®) in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

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At a glance: The STEP trials

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