Tagaya N, Mikami H, Nakano S, Shimoda M, Kogure H
Second Department of Surgery, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan.
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2000 Jun;10(3):187-9. doi: 10.1097/00019509-200006000-00018.
Incisional and ventral hernias are good indications for laparoscopic hernia repair. A successful repair requires complete covering of the hernia defect, adequate tension of the prosthesis, and secure stapling by a hernia stapler. The authors introduce their technique using a double-straight needle device. This technique is easy and quick and achieves adequate fixation between the prosthesis and the abdominal wall, which reduces operating time and provides cosmetic benefit.