Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Different Closure Methods for Laparoscopic Port Sites

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Different Methods of Laparoscopy Port Closure

This study wishes to compare patient satisfaction and cosmesis of two different closure methods of laparoscopic ports. One method uses tissue adhesive (Dermabond) with a deep sub-cutaneous stitch and a Band-Aid dressing. The comparison method uses a 3.o undyed vicryl transcutaneous stitch, with a Bacitracin and Tegaderm dressing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• gynecologic laparoscopy patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• known sensitivity to tissue adhesive, antibiotic ointment