Researchers found barbed sutures significantly reduce suturing time in bariatric surgery. Analyzing 11 studies with 27,442 patients, including 3,516 using barbed sutures, they observed a mean reduction of 4.87 minutes in suturing time (95% CI -8.43 to -1.30; p < 0.01). This meta-analysis suggests barbed sutures as a viable alternative to conventional sutures, with potential benefits in operative efficiency and surgical outcomes.
• Why it matters: Mastering laparoscopic suturing in bariatric surgery remains challenging.
Journal Article by Ataya K, Patel N (…) Melebari SS et 2 al. in Obes Surg
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