Wound-sealing devices show mixed results after major abdominal surgery

A comprehensive review finds no clear consensus on whether negative-pressure wound therapy prevents complications after abdominal surgery, leaving hospitals without definitive guidance on adoption. The finding matters because surgical wound infections drive up costs and readmissions — but hospitals cannot yet determine if this preventive technology justifies its expense.

Originaltitel: Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy After Laparotomy: Ongoing Discussion Following High-Quality Systematic Review