U.S., Aug. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07781878) titled 'Skin Staples vs Polypropylene in Elective Laparotomy' on July 26.
Brief Summary: Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common postoperative complications following elective laparotomy and contributes significantly to patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs. Various techniques are available for skin closure, including skin staples and polypropylene sutures; however, evidence regarding their comparative effectiveness remains inconsistent, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare skin staples with polypropylene sutures for skin clos...