Abstract
ABSTRACT
Laparoscopic ventral herniorraphy is an attractive alternative to conventional open repair. It preserves the benefits of minimally invasive surgical procedures by offering decreased discomfort and hospital stay while affording a low recurrence rate. Although technically feasible, unrolling a large piece of prosthetic mesh within the peritoneal cavity is often time consuming and the most frustrating step in the procedure. Our group describes a simplified technique for unrolling mesh that is quick, easy to perform, and requires no specialized equipment.
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