Stitch showdown: can a simple change prevent hernias after liver surgery?
NCT ID NCT04982653
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a different way of closing the abdominal wall during liver tumor surgery can lower the chance of developing an incisional hernia. 140 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the new 'short stitch' method or the traditional closure. Researchers will track hernia rates using scans at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical closure technique (short stitch suture vs. traditional suture)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a simple change in surgical stitching that reduces the risk of incisional hernias after liver surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial with 140 patients, so results may not apply to all surgeries. The benefit may be small or not statistically significant.
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