Fig. 5From: Thoracoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia following ventricular assist device implantationTrocar settings and ventral closure. a Three 5-mm trocars were inserted in the co-axial setting. Lapa-her-closure® (black arrow) was inserted at the most ventral edge of the diaphragmatic defect. b The ventral edge of the defect was very slight, so U-shaped sutures were achieved with the aid of Lapa-her-closure® (black arrow)Back to article page