CompletedNot Applicable

NOVOsyn® for Trocar Incision After Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy

Germany, Spain316 participantsStarted 2020-02-13

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate if the application of a Chlorhexidine coated suture (Novosyn® CHD) will reduce the colonization of bacteria in comparison to an uncoated suture (Novosyn®) used for the closure of trocar wounds in laparoscopic surgery (appendectomy and cholecystectomy).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing a primary emergency or early elective (24h - 7 days) laparoscopic appendectomy or cholecystectomy. * Written informed consent * Age≥ 18 years * Not incapacitated patient Exclusion Criteria: * Open surgery for appendectomy or cholecystectomy * Pregnancy * Allergy or hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine * Intraoperatively conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery * Patients taking medical consumption that might affect wound healing

What they're measuring

Surgical Site Infection

Timeframe: until 30 days + 10 days after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04033211

SponsorAesculap AG

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-24

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