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Collections of devices designed to achieve suture-mediated approximation of the subcutaneous tissue in open laparoscopic incisions after removal of a laparoscopic sleeve/port. These kits consist of multiple components typically including one or more sutures, a suture passer/driver, and a suture passer guide. Sutures are typically absorbable and, depending on the design of the laparoscopic port closure kit, may be attached to absorbable anchors. The suture passer guide is designed to be inserted into the laparoscopic incision and to facilitate proper suture placement and retrieval in combination with the suture passer. Following guide removal, the sutures are manually ligated to achieve wound approximation.
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