Laparoscopic suturing: effect of instrument handling on suture strength

Simon V Bariol; Grant D Stewart; David A Tolley

doi:10.1089/end.2005.19.1127

Laparoscopic suturing: effect of instrument handling on suture strength

Simon V Bariol, Grant D Stewart, David A Tolley

Deanery of Clinical Sciences

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Abstract

In open surgery, handling of suture at any position other than the end is discouraged because of evidence that handling deforms and weakens the material. The limited operative field of laparoscopic surgery necessitates repeated instrument handling of suture, and the effect of such handling has not been investigated. We assessed the effect of trauma imposed on various suture materials by laparoscopic needle holders and forceps. Also, the ideal suturing technique (interrupted v continuous) according to the physical characteristics of the suture material and the optimal length for laparoscopic sutures were determined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1127-33
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Endourology
Volume	19
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2005.19.1127
Publication status	Published - Nov 2005

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Dioxanes
Laparoscopy
Materials Testing
Polyesters
Polyglactin 910
Surgical Instruments
Suture Techniques
Sutures
Tensile Strength

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Laparoscopic suturing: effect of instrument handling on suture strength

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