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Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery
Led by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
112 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial investigates the impact of two different skin closure techniques on body image and mood in women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancers. Patients undergoing elective surgery with a midline abdominal incision will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1. Interrupted Closure Group: The surgical incision is closed using either metal clips (staples) or separate mattress sutures (individual stitches). 2. Subcuticular Sutures Group: The surgical incision is closed using continuous stitches placed under the skin surface (aesthetic stitching). The main goal of the study is to determine whether the method of wound closure affects a patient's perception of their body image, cosmetic satisfaction, and levels of anxiety or depression. Additionally, the study aims to prove that the subcuticular suture technique is safe and does not increase the risk of wound complications (such as infection or wound separation) compared to the other method. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires before surgery, and again at 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery to track changes in their feelings and satisfaction with the scar.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female participants aged 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective open gynecologic surgery for suspected or confirmed gynecologic cancer
- Surgery planned with a vertical midline laparotomy incision
- Able to read, understand, and complete the Body Image Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
- Provided written informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- History of prior radiotherapy to the abdominal or pelvic area
- Currently receiving chronic immunosuppressive therapy
- Body Mass Index less than 18 kg/m2 or greater than 40 kg/m2
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease
- Major psychiatric disorders preventing questionnaire completion
- Undergoing emergency surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
M
mahmut yassa, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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