Laparotomy Closure Techniques: do Surgeons Follow the Latest Guidelines? Results of a Questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Laparotomy Closure TechniqueIncisional Hernia
- Registration Number
- NCT04013009
- Lead Sponsor
- VieCuri Medical Centre
- Brief Summary
Incisional hernias after laparotomy are associated with significant morbidity and increased costs. Research is focused on development of new techniques to prevent incisional hernia. Little is known about application of this evidence in daily practice. Therefore, a survey was performed among Dutch surgeons.
- Detailed Description
Incisional hernias after laparotomy are associated with significant morbidity and increased costs. Research is focused on development of new techniques to prevent incisional hernia. Little is known about application of this evidence in daily practice. Therefore, a survey was performed among Dutch surgeons.
All members of the Dutch Surgical Society were invited to participate in a 24-question online survey on techniques and materials used for abdominal wall closure after midline laparotomy. Subgroup analysis based on surgical subspecialty, hospital and experience was performed.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 402
- surgeon in the Netherlands
- not practicing surgery
- not practicing in the Netherlands
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method opinions on and current technique used for laparotomy closure July till August 2016 at survey completion; snapshot measurement multiple choice questions
knowledge of incisional hernia development July till August 2016 at survey completion; ; snapshot measurement multiple choice questions
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method