Comparison of different suture techniques for laparoscopic vaginal cuff closure

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Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a commonly performed procedure. However, one high-risk complication is vaginal cuff dehiscence. Currently, there is no standardization regarding thread material or suturing technique for vaginal cuff closure. Therefore, this study aimed to compare extracorporeal and intracorporeal suturing techniques for vaginal cuff closure using a pelvic trainer model. Eighteen experts in laparoscopic surgery performed vaginal cuff closures with interrupted sutures using intracorporeal knotting, extracorporeal knotting and continuous, unidirectional barbed sutures. While using an artificial tissue suturing pad in a pelvic trainer, experts performed vaginal cuff closure using each technique according to block randomization. Task completion time, tension resistance, and the number of errors were recorded. After completing the exercises, participants answered a questionnaire concerning the suturing techniques and their performance. Experts completed suturing more quickly (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively) and with improved tension resistance (p < 0.001, p < 0.001) when using barbed suturing compared to intracorporeal and extracorporeal knotting. Furthermore, the intracorporeal knotting technique was performed faster (p = 0.04) and achieved greater tension resistance (p = 0.023) compared to extracorporeal knotting. The number of laparoscopic surgeries performed per year was positively correlated with vaginal cuff closure duration (p = 0.007). Barbed suturing was a time-saving technique with improved tension resistance for vaginal cuff closure.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14

Enthalten in:

Scientific reports - 14(2024), 1 vom: 28. Feb., Seite 4860

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Förster, Christiane E [VerfasserIn]
Calabretti, Iliana [VerfasserIn]
Gubser, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Schötzau, Andreas [VerfasserIn]
Fellmann-Fischer, Bernhard [VerfasserIn]
Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Viola [VerfasserIn]
Zwimpfer, Tibor A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Barbed suture
Comparative Study
Education
Extracorporeal and intracorporeal knots
Journal Article
Laparoscopy
Suturing techniques
Vaginal cuff closure

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 01.03.2024

Date Revised 08.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/s41598-024-55586-5

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369084977