This study is looking at whether a special type of stitch called Stratafix Symmetric™ can help prevent incisional hernias (a bulge that can form near a surgical cut) after major gastrointestinal or abdominal surgery. Researchers will compare Stratafix Symmetric™ to the standard stitches currently used. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, a patient at West Michigan Cancer Center, and having certain liver, pancreas, biliary, or gastrointestinal surgery, or other major cancer surgery. The main goal is to see how many people develop a hernia within 12 months. The study also aims to check the safety of Stratafix Symmetric™ and its effect on your pain and quality of life. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 100 participants. It compares two different types of sutures.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed from enrollment until the end of study participation at 12 months.

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