Abstract:Abstract:Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (TANKO) has been developed in an attempt to improve cosmetic results.However, TANKO is often more technically difficult than multi-port laparoscopic surgery (MLPS) because of the restricted mobility; furthermore, several prospective randomized controlled trials have shown that TANKO has only cosmetic advantages. Moreover, if TANKO is performed on a patient with a shallow umbilicus and sparse subcutaneous adipose tissue, the umbilical scar may be highly visible beca… Show more
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