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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Obese Gynecologic Oncology Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Standard Wound Closure and Prevena™ Incision Management System for Postoperative Complications and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 93 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to test whether the use of a new wound closure technique can decrease the rates of wound complications in obese cancer patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The standard surgical closure consists of closure of the fascia with a looped polydioxanone (PDS) suture in a running fashion either in with the use of a mass closure technique or a Smead Jones closure at the discretion of the operating surgeon, closure of the subcutaneous space if \>2 cm deep, followed by staple or suture closure of the skin.
At the close of surgery, the Prevena™ Incision Management System will be placed over the closed incision. It will be removed on post-operative day 2 or 3 as clinically indicated and prior to the patient's discharge from the hospital.