Four Techniques for Closing Laparoscopic Ports in Obese Patients

This study suggests that M-Close reduces the rate of second surgery for hernia. The results also reinforce guideline recommendations that all incisions 10 mm or larger should be closed. This report provides a basis for planning randomized comparative trials.

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JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.4293/jsls.2025.00121
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Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
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Four Techniques for Closing Laparoscopic Ports in Obese Patients

Guillermo Álvarez-Valdés, Gabriel Rosales-Pérez, Jesús Gabriel Rosales-Vázquez, Milton Alberto Muñoz-Leija
JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
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Four Techniques for Closing Laparoscopic Ports in Obese Patients

Guillermo Álvarez-Valdés, Gabriel Rosales-Pérez, Jesús Gabriel Rosales-Vázquez, Milton Alberto Muñoz-Leija
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Abstract

This study suggests that M-Close reduces the rate of second surgery for hernia. The results also reinforce guideline recommendations that all incisions 10 mm or larger should be closed. This report provides a basis for planning randomized comparative trials.

JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic SurgeonsVol. 30(1)
Hospital General De Zona (MX), Hospital de Emergencias Dr. Clemente Álvarez (AR), Centro de Estudios Universitarios Arkos (MX)
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
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