ON THE SUPRAPUBIC TRANSVERSE FASCIAL INCISION.

On a Supra-Pubic Transverse Fascial Incision in Gynæcological Cœliotomy

Single-Incision Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Suprapubic Incision

INTRODUCTION Although natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery promises truly scarless surgery, this has not progressed beyond the experimental setting and a few clinical cases in the field of ventral hernia repair. This is mainly because of the problem of sterilizing natural orifices, which prevents the use of any prosthetic material because of unacceptable risks of infection. Single-in...

The Suprapubic Cruciate Incision for Laparoscopic-Assisted Microceliotomy

OBJECTIVES To introduce cruciate microceliotomy for performing conventional open surgery maneuvers at laparoscopy without conversion to standard laparotomy. METHODS Retrospective review of all pelvic operations performed by this method by a single surgical team at one institution from 1993 through 1996. RESULTS We found the cruciate incision to provide excellent exposure for the performance...

Transverse incision advantages for total knee arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND If a transverse incision can be safely used for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), decreases in scar formation, reduced injury of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve and improved kneeling motion will be observed. METHODS We evaluated 95 patients (101 knees) on whom primary TKA was performed with follow-up of more than 2 years. A longitudinal incision was used for the first ...

Effect of electrocautery vs. scalpel on fascial mechanical properties after midline laparotomy incision in rats.

BACKGROUND The method of midline laparotomy incision and closure remains a complex surgical problem. OBJECTIVE To compare the mechanical properties at the interface of midline laparotomy incision made by scalpel versus electrocuting current in rats. METHODS A sharp midline laparotomy incision was made in 60 Wistar female rats using a scalpel or electrocautery to open the fascia. The fascial...