The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of SurgiWrapTM: (1) prevents/lowers the incidence of Grade 2 or higher soft tissue attachments under the incision made during abdominal surgery, (2) reduces post-operative bowel obstruction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
SurgiWrapTM film will be secured in two study areas: directly below the abdominal incision and on the posterior pelvic rim. The film will not be wrapped directly around an anastomosis.
University of Southern California Norris Cancer Hospital
Los Angeles, California, United States
Assess the efficacy of SurgiWrapTM in the prevention/reduction of Grade 2 or higher soft tissue attachments under the abdominal incision made during colorectal surgery
Time frame: 6 months
Clinical and radiographic evidence of bowel obstruction
Time frame: 5 to 30 days
The incidence and extent of soft tissue attachments under the abdominal incision and on the pelvic floor after colorectal surgery
Time frame: 6 months
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