Laparotomy clinical trials at UCSF

1 research study open to eligible people

A laparotomy is an operation to access the inside of the abdomen. UCSF is examining if a type of mesh helps surgeries heal more effectively. The trial aims to compare this technique with standard surgical closure methods.

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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 5391959, California 5332921 and other locations

Our lead scientists for Laparotomy research studies include .

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