#$%^&*AU2013205092B220150402.pdf#####METHODS OF USING LIGHT TO REPAIR HERNIA DEFECTS ABSTRACT A hernia repair method includes the step of identifying a hernia defect (30) in a patient, the hernia defect having a size, a location, and a shape. The method involves positioning a dispensing instrument laparoscopically into the patient adjacent the hernia defect. According to one step, the method includes dispensing one or more light pipes from the dispensing instrument (120) at predetermined locations. The method also involves advancing the one or more light pipes through the patients skin. Another step includes coupling a light source to the one or more light pipes. The method also involves generating a pattern of light that indicates one or more of the size, the location, and the shape of the hernia defect. One step includes positioning a surgical patch adjacent the hernia defect in accordance with the pattern of light.7/9 Light Source 1 /A0 Fig, 011 IlIk .4I 40
