Laparotomy clinical trials at UCSF

1 research study open to eligible people

A laparotomy is when doctors perform surgery by opening the abdomen. UCSF is running studies to see if a new type of mesh can improve surgery outcomes. They are comparing it to the standard closure techniques.

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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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