An unusual study examined for the first time whether the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery had an effect on the results. The study of 200 patients showed that pain perception and the ...

Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications. Decisions can ...

Background: Development of incisional hernia after open abdominal surgery remains a major cause of post-operative morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the current practice of surgeons in ...

We propose to update the recommendation on the Joel–Cohen transverse incision in the NICE guideline on caesarean birth. An editorial amendment will be made in the interim to reduce confusion. Full ...

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An unusual study at the Department of Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital examined for the first time whether the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery had an effect on the results.

For the first time the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery has come under the scanner in a study at the Department of Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital For the first time the ...

A total of 599 patient data entry forms out of 600 with an equal distribution of genders (49% men, 51% women) and a mean age of 57 years (SD 19 years) were available for analysis. An open approach was ...