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NCT Number: NCT04013009

Laparotomy Closure Techniques: do Surgeons Follow the Latest Guidelines? Results of a Questionnaire.

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Incisional Hernia Hernia Laparotomy Closure Technique Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • surgeon in the Netherlands

Exclusion criteria

  • not practicing surgery
  • not practicing in the Netherlands

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. opinions on and current technique used for laparotomy closure

    Time frame: July till August 2016 at survey completion; snapshot measurement

    multiple choice questions

  2. knowledge of incisional hernia development

    Time frame: July till August 2016 at survey completion; ; snapshot measurement

    multiple choice questions

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VieCuri Medical Centre

Other

Collaborators

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jul 9, 2019
Registry last updated
Jul 9, 2019

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