SURGICAL SITE INFECTION

This study tested whether a special wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) works better than standard stitches to prevent surgical site infections in 50 patients who had emergency abdominal surgery for peritonitis (a serious belly infection). The main goal was to see which meth…

This study tested a special collagen mesh (Surgicoll-Mesh®) for hernia repair in 30 patients who were at high risk for complications, such as those with diabetes, obesity, or infections. The goal was to see if this biologic material is safe and helps wounds heal better than stand…

This study tested two ways to care for the wound after stoma reversal surgery: a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) versus letting the wound heal naturally. 72 adults took part. The goal was to see which method led to fewer infections and better scarring. Results…

This study tested whether adding a mesh patch during stoma reversal surgery reduces the chance of developing a hernia at the surgical site. Sixty-two patients with temporary stomas were randomly assigned to receive either mesh reinforcement or standard closure. The researchers tr…

This study tested a new metal plate coated with silver to fix broken ankle bones. The goal was to see if it is as safe as the standard uncoated plate and if it can reduce infections. About 200 adults with broken fibulas took part. The results help doctors choose better options fo…

This study looked at whether giving the antibiotic ampicillin through a vein for different lengths of time can prevent surgical site infections after wisdom tooth removal. 70 adults having both lower wisdom teeth taken out took part. The main goal was to see how many people got a…

This study tested whether adding a benzoyl peroxide gel to standard iodine cleaning could lower the amount of Cutibacterium acnes bacteria on the skin during shoulder surgery. 156 adults scheduled for shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to one of three cleaning methods. The g…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence-based educational guide could help prevent surgical site infections in women who had a C-section. 300 women were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other also got the AI guide with daily WhatsApp check-i…

This study tested a gel called D-PLEX, placed inside the surgical wound during abdominal surgery, to see if it could prevent infections. About 977 adults having colon surgery took part. The gel was used along with standard infection prevention methods, and the number of wound inf…

This study tested whether washing a surgical incision with an antiseptic or salt water before closing it can prevent infections after surgery. Over 2,700 adults having abdominal or groin surgery were randomly assigned to get one of these washes or no wash at all. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a checklist could reduce MRSA infections after total joint or heart surgery in over 23,000 veterans at 10 VA hospitals. The checklist included steps like testing for MRSA before surgery and using special cleaning methods. The goal was to see if the check…

This study tested two different skin cleansers used before a C-section to see which one better prevents wound infections. About 1,400 women having a C-section were randomly assigned to get either a 4% chlorhexidine water solution or a 2% chlorhexidine with alcohol solution. The g…

This study looked at whether a process to remove Staphylococcus aureus germs from the nose before knee or hip replacement surgery can lower the chance of infection at the surgical site. About 90 adults who tested positive for the germ and were scheduled for joint replacement took…

This study looked at 304 adults who had colorectal cancer surgery to see if using skin glue (tissue adhesive) or skin staples leads to fewer wound infections and lower costs. The goal was to find out which method is better for healing and affordability. Results will help doctors …

This study tested a software platform called OR PathTrac that tracks how bacteria spread during surgery. The goal was to help hospitals improve their cleaning and infection control steps to lower the risk of surgical site infections. Over 800 adults having surgery took part. The …