Can endoscopy be used for diastasis recti repair?

Question

I have a 4-5 finger width diastasis recti with absolutely no excess skin or fat. Could the diastasis recti be repaired endoscopically through a navel incision?

Paul Banwell, BSc, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi thereThanks for your question. Endoscopic repair of the rectus divarication can be achieved using this method but it is still quite technically challenging. Experience in the technique and availability of equipment is obviously a pre-requisite.Please do discuss with your plastic surgeon in more detailGood luck!

Kelvin Eusebio, MD · Answer

Dear Alice Marie, yes diastesis recti  could be repaired  thru a endoscopy procedure. All you need is a plastic surgery team with all the equipments, and some experience in endoscopic procedures. During my training years we performed a  few of this cases with good results. Kelvin Eusebio, MD.

Thangavel Ayyappan, MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB · Answer

yes if the only problem is diastasis then endoscopy is a wonderful method for plicating the recti,the surgeon must be experienced in doing this procedure

Can endoscopy be used for diastasis recti repair?

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