Clinical Trial

Influence of Suture Type on Emergency Midline Laparotomy Closure

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Record status
This record was last updated March 11, 2025 (before its estimated February 10, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
There is no clear recommendation in international guidelines regarding the type of suture to be used for closing emergency midline laparotomies. It is recommended to follow the same principles as in elective surgery, thus performing the closure with a continuous suture of slowly absorbable monofilament 2-0 with small-bites technique. Currently, there are several slowly absorbable sutures available on the market, and our center uses two: PDS® and Monomax®. These two sutures are currently used interchangeably at our institution based on the preferences of each surgeon. Objective: study whether there are differences between these two sutures in the closure of emergency midline laparotomy.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-03-04.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06865807
Lead Sponsor Hospital San Juan de Dios Tenerife
Conditions Linea Alba Hernia, Evisceration; Operation Wound, Suture; Complications, Mechanical
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2025-02-10
Primary Completion 2026-02-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-03-11