González-Sagredo A, Gil Olaria M, D’Oria M, López-García P, Grando B, Gonzalo Villanueva B et al.
Br J Surg 2025; 112: znaf256.
A multicentre RCT of 113 patients showed that intradermal sutures and metallic staples resulted in similar surgical site infection rates (7.1 per cent vs. 5.3 per cent, p=0.769). Rates of lymphocele, haematoma, and lymphorrhoea were also similar between groups.
Comment: Surgeons can select closure technique based on workflow and preference.
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