Wound protectors reduce postoperative complications in pancreatic surgery.

In evaluating 20,960 pancreaticoduodenectomy patients, the use of wound protectors (WPs) significantly decreased serious complications and surgical site infections (SSIs). Among the cohort, 29.4% used WPs, which were linked to an increased operative time but shortened hospital stays. Notably, WP use correlated with a 20% lower rate of serious complications and a 43% reduction in SSIs. The findings suggest a beneficial impact of WPs and highlight the need for future studies to enhance their adoption in practice.