Experimental model to study correction of rectus diastasis by laparoscopy, in pigs

The use of swines as an experimental model to correct rectus diastasis by laparoscopy is described on this article. The correction of this deformity was achieved by the plication of the posterior rectus sheath with the insertion of two trocars on the inferior abdominal fold. One trocar was placed in the midline whereas the other was inserted laterally to the right rectus muscle. A continuous suture was made on the posterior rectus sheath with 0-Polipropilene. This suture was anchored at the anterior rectus sheath under direct vision. An incision of all layers was performed on the flank and the abdominal wall was turned inside out so that the area of plication could be assessed and evaluated. The experimental model described showed to be feasible to demonstrate the correction of rectus diastasis by laparoscopy