Device-assisted versus manual abdominal wall closure after open colorectal surgery, hernia at one year
Compares two ways of closing the abdomen after open surgery for colorectal diseases.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: A One-year Follow-up of Incisional Hernia Formation Between Device Assisted and Manual Laparotomy Closure
Key facts
- Where
- Helsingborg, SwedenSee the site
Where in Sweden
- Helsingborg hospitalHelsingborg, SwedenTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Suturion AB
- Trial code
- NCT07766044
- Record updated
- 2 September 2026
- Original description
The study compares one-year incisional hernia formation between two cohorts of patients that underwent open surgery for colorectal diseases. The patients had the abdominal wall closure performed with either a device for standardized closure or manual closure.Read full original descriptionShow less
A One-year Follow-up Comparison of Incisional Hernia Formation Between Device Assisted and Manual Closure in Patients Undergoing Elective Laparotomy for Colorectal Diseases
The study compares one-year incisional hernia formation between two cohorts of patients that underwent open surgery for colorectal diseases. The patients had the abdominal wall closure performed with either a device for standardized closure or manual closure.
The devices aims to secure the closure technique that is advocated by guidelines and could potentially reduce abdominal wall complications. Upholding closure quality can be cumbersome and time consuming and hence inferior closure can sometimes be associated with manual closure.
Follow-up will include short term complications like wound infection and burst abdomen and one-year follow-up include a review of patients chart and CTscans performed as part of standard clinical practice.
Inclusion: >18 years of age; Patients selected for elective surgical procedure through a midline incision due to colorectal disease.
Exclusion: Previous surgery including the midline; Previous hernia including the midline; Collagen disease; Disseminated disease at the time of surgery; Life expectancy less than 1 year.