Short Stitch Versus Traditional Suture for the Prevention of Incisional Hernia After Open Hepatectomy

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · Jul 20, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different ways to close the surgical incision after liver tumor surgery. The goal is to find out whether using a short stitch technique is better than the traditional suture method for preventing incisional hernias, which are painful bulges that can occur at the surgery site. By comparing these two techniques, researchers hope to learn which one can help patients avoid this complication.

To participate in the trial, patients must be at least 18 years old and scheduled for liver surgery to remove a tumor. They should have a diagnosis of a malignant liver condition, and the surgery must involve a specific type of incision. However, individuals with a history of abdominal hernias or previous surgeries using mesh are not eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to receive either the short stitch or traditional suture technique during your surgery, and your recovery will be monitored to see how well you heal. This trial is currently looking for participants until November 2024.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing hepatectomy for malignant diagnosis (primary or secondary) from 5/1/2021 through 11/1/2024 will be eligible for inclusion in this study
• • Elective surgery
• • Age \>= 18
• • Planned midline laparotomy incision or inverted-L incision
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pre-existing abdominal hernia
• • History of mesh placement at prior laparotomy
• • Pregnant women