Use of Unidirectional Barbed Suture in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
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Use of Unidirectional Barbed Suture in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery

Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2013;10(3):193-196 DOI: 10.5505/tjod.2013.50023
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Abstract

With the developments in technology, lots of innovation were represents in medical society. Suture material including barb technology (V-Lock) is one of them and it is important for doctors who have not enough experience about laparoscopic intracorporeal knotting. In this article; the advantages and disadvantages of this useful absorbabl suture material and utilization during laparoscopic operations will be mentioned.

Keywords: Barb, laparoscopy, intracorporeal knotting