Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Different Closure Methods for Laparoscopic Port Sites
Information source: New York Downtown Hospital
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Condition(s) targeted: Laparoscopic Cosmesis
Intervention: Tissue adhesive (Procedure)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: New York Downtown Hospital Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Giuseppe Del Priore, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: New York Downtown Hospital
Summary
This study wishes to compare patient satisfaction and cosmesis of two different closure
methods of laparoscopic ports. One method uses tissue adhesive (Dermabond) with a deep
sub-cutaneous stitch and a Band-Aid dressing. The comparison method uses a 3. o undyed
vicryl transcutaneous stitch, with a Bacitracin and Tegaderm dressing.
Clinical Details
Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Different Methods of Laparoscopy Port Closure
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Single Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Eligibility
Minimum age: 16 Years.
Maximum age: 70 Years.
Gender(s): Female.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- gynecologic laparoscopy patients
Exclusion Criteria:
- known sensitivity to tissue adhesive, antibiotic ointment
Locations and Contacts
Additional Information
Starting date: March 2007
Last updated: April 25, 2007
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