Cosmetic Outcome, Cost, Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
Cosmesis postoperatively is an important consideration for both patients and surgeons and consequently surgeons have become increasingly interested in replacing conventional sutures by means of adhesive bonds for the closure of skin wounds. Therefore the investigators are using two different close techniques for laparoscopic wounds. These are; 1. sutures with steri-strips and 2. adhesive bond.
Interventions
OTHER4-0 Monocryl
sutures and steri-strips
OTHERAdhesive Glue
Adhesive Glue
Sponsors
St. James's Hospital, Ireland
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Elective Laparoscopic surgeries. Emergency Laparoscopic surgeries.
Exclusion criteria
* Contaminated wounds. immunocompromised patients. diabetic patients. history of Keloid scarring.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmesis | 6 months | Cosmetic outcome being graded by patient and clinician via questionnaire. Observer scar assessment form (1-10) 1 = worst result possible, 10 being the best result possible. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical site infection (SSI). | 6 months | Any superficial site infection which requires antibiotic use or wound complication such as dehisence. This information will be obtained from clinic. |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed