PROPEL-2: Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Laparotomy Wounds
PROPEL-2 Prophylactic Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in Laparotomy Wounds: a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Standard Wound Management in Patients Following Midline Laparotomy
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
2,000 participants
Jul 14, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Post-operative wound issues in abdominal surgery have a significant impact on patient outcomes. This study is taking place to investigate if Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressings reduces Surgical Site Infections, post surgical complications and improves scar appearance compared to standard dressings.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Aged 18 years or older
- Patient requires visceral abdominal surgery via a midline laparotomy
- Patients who can complete questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria1
- • Patients who are unable to adhere to protocol requirements
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Interventions
Application of a negative wound pressure therapy dressing to the wound post laparotomy
Application of a standard wound dressing to the wound post laparotomy
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NCT05977816