Comparing cosmetic appearance of scar using absorbable vs non absorbable sutures in closing incisions in Laparoscopic surgeries.

Quality of scar using sub-cuticular absorbable vs non absorbable sutures for closure of laparoscopic epigastric port site incisions in a tertiary care centre: A prospective randomized trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/06/025514

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-06-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: K00-K95- Diseases of the digestive system

Interventions

Intervention1: Cosmetic appearance of subcuticular absorbable vs non absorbable sutures: Comparison of quality of scar after using subcuticular absorbable and non absorbable sutures for closure of epi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All cases presenting to this hospital and undergoing laparoscopic surgery for any disease with port site incision of more than or equal to 10 mm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who have h/o infected bile or peritoneal fluid spillage 2. H/o previous scars at port site. 3. Laparoscopic port sites of less than 10 mm.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison of quality of scar using subcuticular absorbable and non absorbable sutures.Timepoint: comparison of quality of scar after 06 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Which suture gives better outcome.Timepoint: Cosmetic outcome at 06 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAbhishek Das

Armed Forces Medical College

bkvarghese@gmail.com8551091444

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026