Staples or stitches? new study settles the best way to close surgery wounds
NCT ID NCT07633977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 80 adults who had upper limb surgery to see if closing the wound with staples or stitches leads to better healing and satisfaction. Researchers checked the wounds at several points over six weeks, measuring cosmetic appearance, pain, infection, and how happy patients were. The goal is to find out which method works best for upper arm surgeries.
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Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital
Dhulikhel, Bagmati, 45200, Nepal