This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a guide-suture-assisted modified fascial closure technique reduces postoperative pain and improves early functional recovery compared with classical continuous fascial closure in women undergoing elective cesarean section. Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure, and postoperative pain may delay mobilization and recovery. Fascial closure technique may influence postoperative pain by affecting tissue tension and alignment. The guide-suture-assisted modified closure technique is designed to improve fascial alignment and reduce mechanical tension during closure. Participants undergoing elective cesarean section with Pfannenstiel incision are randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either classical continuous fascial closure or guide-suture-assisted modified continuous fascial closure. Postoperative pain intensity is assessed using validated pain scales, and functional recovery is evaluated by measuring walking distance during the early postoperative period. The study aims to determine whether this modified surgical technique improves postoperative comfort and facilitates earlier mobilization compared with the conventional technique.
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Postoperative pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after cesarean section