INCISIONAL HERNIA

This study compares two ways to fix incisional hernias (bulges at a past surgery scar): using stitches alone or using a mesh patch. About 154 adults with medium-sized hernias will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see if stitches work just as well as mesh fo…

This study tests whether a vacuum-sealed dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) can reduce wound complications like infection or reopening after emergency abdominal surgery. About 720 adults with a large midline incision will be randomly assigned to receive either the vacuum …

This study looks at how well GORE ENFORM biomaterial works in hernia repair surgery. It will follow 245 adults who need hernia repair to check for hernia return, infections, and other complications. The goal is to collect real-world data on the device's performance and patient ex…

This study compares two surgical methods for removing colorectal cancer tissue: one that takes the tissue out through a natural opening (like the anus) and one that makes a small cut in the belly. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer hernias at the surgery site within t…

This study looks at whether people who are more physically active before incisional hernia surgery have fewer problems afterward. Researchers will track 100 adults who already had the surgery and see if their activity level relates to complications. The goal is to understand if b…