Laparotomy clinical trials at UCSF

1 research study open to eligible people

A laparotomy is a surgical cut in the belly to reach the abdominal organs. UCSF is comparing mesh placed at the time of midline fascial closure with standard suture closure. UCSF is measuring hernia, wound complications, and recovery after surgery.

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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 .

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