Glue vs staples: which closes cancer surgery wounds better?
NCT ID NCT06549803
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two ways to close skin after colorectal cancer surgery: a tissue adhesive (skin bond) and traditional skin stapling. Researchers looked at wound infection rates within 30 days, pain, and cost in 304 patients. The goal was to see if skin bond leads to fewer infections and is more cost-effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
2-octyl cyanoacrylate (skin bond tissue adhesive)
What this could lead to
If skin bond works better, it could reduce wound infections and lower costs for colorectal cancer surgery patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but it only compares two closure methods—it does not test a new treatment for cancer itself. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Seoul St.Mary's hospital, the Catholic university of Korea
Seoul, Seocho, 06591, South Korea