H Gislason1, O Søreide, A Viste. 1. Department of Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Wound complications occur quite often after abdominal operations. Numerous studies have been performed in the last decades focusing on closure methods, incisions and suture materials. However, the most important factor, the individual surgeon, has hardly been taken into account in these studies. METHODS: This study presents results from a prospective randomised study on abdominal wall closure focusing on the results of the individual surgeon. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS: We found no differences in the complication rate between different suture materials or between continuous and interrupted closure techniques. There are marked individual differences in complication rates between surgeons. Regular audit with feedback to individual surgeons is an important instrument for quality improvement.
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BACKGROUND: Wound complications occur quite often after abdominal operations. Numerous studies have been performed in the last decades focusing on closure methods, incisions and suture materials. However, the most important factor, the individual surgeon, has hardly been taken into account in these studies. METHODS: This study presents results from a prospective randomised study on abdominal wall closure focusing on the results of the individual surgeon. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS: We found no differences in the complication rate between different suture materials or between continuous and interrupted closure techniques. There are marked individual differences in complication rates between surgeons. Regular audit with feedback to individual surgeons is an important instrument for quality improvement.
Authors: Clement Michiels; Jean Rouffilange; Vincent Comat; Adeline Guillaume; Samuel Lagabrielle; Henri Bensadoun; Gregoire Capon; Jean-Marie Ferrière; Jean-Christophe Bernhard; Gregoire Robert Journal: J Endourol Case Rep Date: 2017-11-01
Authors: Jon Helgeland; Oliver Tomic; Tonya Moen Hansen; Doris Tove Kristoffersen; Sahar Hassani; Anne Karin Lindahl Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2019-04-03 Impact factor: 2.692