A trial comparing the use of skin glue versus stitches in the closure of skin incisions in laparoscopic surgery

Completed

• Conditions: Undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery

• Registration Number: CTRI/2012/11/003124
• Lead Sponsor: Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital

Brief Summary

**Introduction:**

Thelarge array of new techniques for closure of surgical incisions can make theproper choice for closure a challenge. Data on the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate(adhesives) in skin closure of laparoscopic incisions is limited. Availabledata is generated from developed countries where cost considerations aredifferent from those in our setting.

**Aim:**

Thisstudy aims to investigate the benefits and shortcomings of 2-octylcyanoacrylate versus non-absorbable simple interrupted sutures in terms ofefficacy, intra-operative time, post-operative pain, infection and cost.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 2012-11-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Refusal to consent Refusal to follow up.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess the efficacy (approximation achieved) of both methods	post-op day 1 and 7

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Operative time for closure
Pain	Post-op day 1
infection	post-op day 1 and 7
Cost	Pre-calculated; one unit each

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital; 🇮🇳 (Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital

🇮🇳(Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Mr Ninad Maniar

Principal investigator

9819867033

ninadm2006@gmail.com