الفهرس 
Abdominal IncisionsOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Introduction: Every year several million women have to undergo gynecological surgery. As a result of that they acquire an abdominal scar. Nowadays women of all ages place extreme importance on the appearance of the scar in addition to the symptoms of pain, tenderness and itching. An aesthetically poor scar can have a negative impact on the overall quality of life causing considerable distress, loss of self-esteem and unhappiness. The appearance of the scar is of significant importance and is often the only reminder of surgery.
Aim of the Study: We suggest that skin closure with skin adhesive tape (steri-strips) in women undergoing laparoscopic operation is similar to non-absorbable suture regarding: sound healing and patient satisfaction.
Patients and Methods: This study was carried out at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital during the period from February 2017 to July 2017. Women under study were recruited from the operative wards of Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital. After proper counseling, all women who were chosen for enrollment agreed to participate. The total number of ladies enrolled in the study was 142 women.
Results: The design of the study is a prospective case control study where 142 were randomly allocated in two groups. group (A): include 71 cases where laparoscopic port sites closed with adhesive tape (Steri Strep®). group (B): include 71 cases where laparoscopic port sites closed with suture.
Conclusion: To conclude, it was found that the use of adhesive tape (Steri Strep®) in closure of abdominal laparoscopic port sites is associated with a decreased risk of wound complications. Occurrence of wound complications is the most important factor that influenced patient satisfaction. However more studies are needed on larger number of subjects to confirm these results.
Recommendations: This study supports the use of adhesive tape (Steri Strep®) in closure of abdominal laparoscopic port sites as it is considered of value in reducing postoperative pain with better wound healing .The advantages of unsuturing the skin and keeping it opposed without fearing of increase the infection rate may be of great value in many obestetric and gynecological procedures.