Abdominal Wall Closure After Laparotomy in Oncologic Surgery

REBUILD is an investigational medical device designed to be used with third-party suture to distribute suture tension in abdominal wall closures. In this study, REBUILD will be used in oncology patients undergoing an open, elective, intent-to-cure, laparotomy procedure. The study is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center study designed to generate descriptive data about the use of REBUILD. The primary safety outcome is reported device-related adverse events. The primary performance outcome is the integrity of the abdominal wall over one year assessed by clinical examination of the abdomen. If available, CT studies performed within 12 months post-procedure will be used to confirm apposition of the medial border of the rectus muscles and integrity of the abdominal wall.

Inclusion criteria

• Patient is 18-75 years of age
• Patient is scheduled for oncologic, open, elective, intent-to-cure laparotomy
• Patient is able to provide written informed consent
• Patient is able and willing to comply with all study requirements

Exclusion criteria

• Patient is scheduled for a palliative procedure
• Patient has had previous failed surgical repair of a ventral or incisional hernia
• Patient has a current infection at the intended surgical site
• Patient is participating in a concurrent investigational medical device study
• Patient is pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the study period
• Patient has a history of psychological condition, drug or alcohol misuse which may interfere with their ability to be compliant with post-operative visits.