Application of the Prevena™ Incision Management System Following Complex Ventral Hernia Repairs with Abdominal Wall
Sala Abdalla1, Rachel Rolph1, Anjali Rampersad1
1Department of General Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London.
Surgical Technology International
|July 9, 2016
Summary
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on closed surgical incisions may prevent complications. This study evaluated a new NPWT system for preventing surgical site infections after complex abdominal hernia repairs.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Wound Management
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a significant economic burden on healthcare systems.
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an emerging strategy for preventing wound infections.
- The Prevena™ Incision Management System is a novel NPWT device for closed surgical incisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a new NPWT system (Prevena™) in managing large abdominal incisions.
- To assess the prevention of wound complications in high-risk patients undergoing complex ventral hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction.
- To review existing literature on NPWT application for closed surgical incisions.
Main Methods:
- Clinical evaluation of the Prevena™ Incision Management System on large abdominal incisions.
- Inclusion of patients with risk factors for wound complications undergoing complex ventral hernia repair.
- Comprehensive literature review on NPWT for closed incisions.
Main Results:
- The study assessed the performance of the Prevena™ system in a specific surgical context.
- Patient outcomes related to wound complications were evaluated.
- Literature review provided context on current practices and evidence.
Conclusions:
- The Prevena™ system shows potential for preventing complications in high-risk surgical patients.
- NPWT on closed incisions is a developing area in surgical wound management.
- Further research may elucidate the full benefits of this technology in preventing SSIs.
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