Port closure techniques

Background: Laparoscopic trocars do create wounds. This article aims to review and list different techniques used for closure of the fascia incision at trocar sites. Methods: A literature search was performed for articles dealing with closure techniques. The author searched this subject in English on Medline by combining the words trocar and hernia, as well as Deschamps and Reverdin. All articles reporting techniques with their references were reviewed. Results: The articles described many techniques in addition to classical closure using curved needles, including Grice needle, Maciol needles, Endoclose device, Carter-Thomason device, Tahoe ligature device, Endo-Judge device, eXit puncture closure device, Lowsley retractor, spinal cord needles, dual hemostat, suture carrier, Riverdin and Deschamps needles, and Gore-Tex closure device. Conclusion: Three main groups of techniques were found with favor of extracorporeal manipulations under direct visualization. Old methods are sufficient and cost-effective.