Laparotomy clinical trials at UCSF
1 research study open to eligible people
A laparotomy is a surgery to open your belly. UCSF is running a trial on a mesh implant during this surgery. The trial is checking if the mesh helps when closing up the belly.
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Prophylactic Reinforcement of Ventral Abdominal Incisions Trial
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
This trial is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Phasix™ Mesh implantation at the time of midline fascial closure compared to primary suture closure in preventing a subsequent incisional hernia in subjects at risk for incisional hernia after open midline laparotomy surgery.
San Francisco, California and other locations
Our lead scientists for Laparotomy research studies include Hobart Harris, MD.
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