The cosmetic outcome of laparotomy incisions using the diathermy scalpel: a double blinded randomised clinical trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: aparotomy scar cosmesis; Laparotomy scar cosmesis; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000516280
• Lead Sponsor: Stephen Ridely Smith

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 21

Inclusion Criteria

adults requiring laparotomy for colorectal resection at the John Hunter Hospital, able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

previous laparotomy scar, patients requiring laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified