A virtual simulation approach to assess the effect of trocar-site placement and scar characteristics on the abdominal wall biomechanics

Abstract Analyses of registries and medical imaging suggest that laparoscopic surgery may be penalized with a high incidence of trocar-site hernias (TSH). In addition to trocar diameter, the location of the surgical wound (SW) may affect TSH incidence. The intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) exerted on t...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lluís Tuset, Manuel López-Cano, Gerard Fortuny, Josep M. López, Joan Herrero, Dolors Puigjaner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54119-4