An unusual study examined for the first time whether the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery had an effect on the results. The study of 200 patients showed that pain perception and the ...

In the present analysis midline incision is still the most frequent access to the abdominal cavity in elective surgery. No consensus for fascia closure either for midline or transverse incisions in ...

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An unusual study at the Department of Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital examined for the first time whether the incision technique used in major abdominal surgery had an effect on the results.