Level 3 | The incidence of peritoneal tear is 47%. |
Techniques for the closure of a peritoneal opening include pretied suture, loop ligation, endoscopic stapling, and endoscopic suturing. | |
To decrease the potential for peritoneal tear, the balloon dissection is modified. Less volume of saline is used for inflation; the balloon is sited away from the scar. | |
Careful dissection in close proximity to the vas deferens and adhesions, in addition to cautious use of traction and counter traction, associated with prudent application of sharp dissection with endo-scissors to divide adhesions can help to prevent peritoneal laceration. |