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The cold knife technique significantly reduces skin flap necrosis and surgical site infections after inguinal lymph node dissection compared to electrocautery. This study suggests a safer approach for patients undergoing this procedure.

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  • Wound Healing
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Inguinal skin flap necrosis (SFN) is a common complication following inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND).
  • The role of thermal injury from electrocautery in SFN development has not been previously investigated.
  • Understanding the etiology of SFN is crucial for improving patient outcomes after ILND.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the impact of cold knife versus electrocautery in raising inguinal skin flaps on the incidence of SFN.
  • To compare the rates of surgical site infection (SSI) between the two techniques.
  • To identify potential risk factors and clinical outcomes associated with SFN in ILND patients.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study involving 42 patients undergoing ILND, divided into cold knife (n=21) and electrocautery (n=21) groups.
  • Standardized assessment of inguinal wounds for SFN and SSI through examination and photography.
  • Comparison of patient demographics, surgical parameters (flap elevation time, gauze soakage), and complication rates between groups.

Main Results:

  • The cold knife group showed a significantly lower incidence of SFN (4.8% vs. 33.3%, p=0.045) and SSI (0% vs. 19%, p=0.0378) compared to the electrocautery group.
  • Electrocautery use was associated with a higher rate of SFN, including Grade 3 necrosis.
  • Flap elevation was slightly longer with the cold knife but resulted in less gauze soakage.

Conclusions:

  • The cold knife technique for raising inguinal skin flaps appears to be superior to electrocautery in reducing the incidence of SFN and SSI after ILND.
  • Minimizing thermal damage during flap elevation may be key to preventing SFN.
  • Further large-scale studies are recommended to validate these findings and standardize SFN definitions.