Complications can ensue. If surgical retractors are not placed carefully under the edges of the incision, they can damage the femoral nerve or other nerves in the area. If during wound closure, tendons are sewn directly to the pubic symphysis, osteitis pubis or osteomyelitis can result.
Cherney incision
Maylard incision
Joel-Cohen incision
Barbed suture
Pfannenstiel incision
Serdev suture
Side stitch
Catgut suture