Prospective Study on a Novel Port-site Closure Device (EZ Close): Effectiveness and Comparison With Carter-Thomason

Surgical Port Site Hernia Clinical Trial

Official title:
Single Blind Randomized Control Trial Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of EZ-Close Port-site Closure Device Versus Carter-Thomason Device

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel port-site closure device (EZ Close) by comparing it with the Carter-Thomason device.

Clinical Trial Description

Port-site closure is a critical procedure after every laparoscopic surgery. Complications such as visceral organ injury, port-site hernia, infection, ascitic fluid leakage may occur during and after the procedure. Many devices were developed and utilized for the procedure and Carter-Thomason is one of the most commonly used device and validated with several studies. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel port-site closure device (EZ Close) by comparing it with the Carter-Thomason device. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Surgical Port Site Hernia

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03374189
Study type	Interventional
Source	Saint Vincent's Hospital, Korea
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 17, 2017
Completion date	May 24, 2018

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