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March 28, 2026JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons0 citationsOpen Access

Four Techniques for Closing Laparoscopic Ports in Obese Patients

MMMilton Alberto Muñoz-LeijaJRJesús Gabriel Rosales-VázquezGRGabriel Rosales-Pérez

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate techniques for closing laparoscopic ports specifically in obese patients.
  • Evaluated four techniques for port closure
  • Focused on the rate of second surgery for hernia
  • Adhered to guidelines regarding incisions 10 mm or larger
  • M-Close technique reduced the rate of hernia surgery
  • Findings support closing all incisions 10 mm or larger
  • Forms a basis for future randomized comparative trials

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.

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Muñoz-Leija et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c770418bbfbc51511e0808https://doi.org/10.4293/jsls.2025.00121
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