Prevention of incisional hernia after midline laparotomy with prophylactic mesh reinforcement: a meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50261
Abstract: Incisional hernia is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of prophylactic mesh reinforcement (PMR) after midline laparotomy in reducing the incidence of incisional hernia. read more here.
Keywords: incisional hernia; analysis; prophylactic mesh; mesh reinforcement ... See more keywords
Preventing incisional hernia: closing the midline laparotomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-018-1833-y
Abstract: Objectives The objectives of this review were to identify the best available suture techniques and suture materials for closure of the fascia following laparotomy incisions, by assessing the following comparisons: absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures; mass… read more here.
Keywords: hernia closing; preventing incisional; incisional hernia; closing midline ... See more keywords
Modified Smead–Jones suture for closure of emergency midline laparotomy incision: systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13304-025-02192-3
Abstract: Midline laparotomy incision is mostly used in emergent surgery, especially in hemodynamic instability patients. We aim to compare the Modified Smead–Jones (MSJ) and Smead–Jones (SJ) sutures against conventional continuous suture in midline laparotomy closure. PubMed,… read more here.
Keywords: smead jones; suture; laparotomy incision; midline ... See more keywords
Delayed enterocutaneous fistula formation secondary to an inverted non-absorbable suture post midline laparotomy closure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.05.035
Abstract: Highlights • Such a delayed manifestation of enterocutaneous fistula secondary to a midline closure suture has not been previously described.• We recommend to investigate such patients with a contrast CT scan to visualise the anatomy… read more here.
Keywords: post midline; closure; enterocutaneous fistula; suture ... See more keywords
Assessment of the analgesic effectiveness of bilateral rectus sheath block as postoperative analgesia for midline laparotomy: Prospective observational cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.06.001
Abstract: Abstract Background Abdominal operations are very painful procedures which had moderate, severe, or extreme pain. Rectus sheath block has been indicated after midline laparotomy; however, the analgesic effect of landmark technique on postoperative pain was… read more here.
Keywords: sheath; sheath block; rectus sheath; midline laparotomy ... See more keywords
29 External validation of the ACS NSQIP calculator for predicting SSI and its association with incisional hernia in post-midline laparotomy patients
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf159.017
Abstract: Incisional hernia (IH) is a significant complication following midline laparotomy, with a global incidence ranging from 12.8 to 23.8% within 23.8 months of follow-up. This complication not only impacts patient morbidity and quality of life… read more here.
Keywords: nsqip calculator; risk; calculator; acs nsqip ... See more keywords
MTP6.05 Comparison of wound infusion catheters verses epidural catheters for analgesia after midline laparotomy
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf166.183
Abstract: Anaesthetic infusion through wound catheters has been reported to lessen opiates use and its morbidity. Our meta-analysis evaluates effectiveness and safety continuous wound infusion catheter (WC) versus Epidural infusion (EP) for analgesia after laparotomy for… read more here.
Keywords: analgesia midline; infusion; wound infusion; movement ... See more keywords
A Comparative Study between Intermittent Smead Jones Rectus Closure and Continuous Rectus Closure in Midline Laparotomy Wound
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.147103.1
Abstract: This comparative study delves into the efficacy and impact of two primary closure techniques, intermittent Smead Jones rectus closure, and continuous rectus closure, on midline laparotomy wound management. Aimed at offering evidence-based guidance to surgeons,… read more here.
Keywords: closure continuous; midline laparotomy; study; closure ... See more keywords
Efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral rectus sheath block vs. local anesthetic infiltration in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing midline laparotomy: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18302-2
Abstract: BACKGROUND Postoperative pain is a serious problem in gynecological oncology patients. Rectus sheath block (RSB) is increasingly utilized as a part of multimodal analgesia. The purpose of this three blinded, randomized-controlled trial is to compare… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; blinded randomized; sheath block; rectus sheath ... See more keywords