A review of the problematic adhesion prophylaxis in gynaecological surgery

Anja Hirschelmann,1 Garri Tchartchian,2 Markus Wallwiener,3 Andreas Hackethal,4 and Rudy Leon De Wilde1

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Abstract

Background

Adhesions lead to considerable patient morbidity and are a mounting burden on surgeons and the health care system alike. Although adhesion formation is the most frequent complication in abdominal and pelvic surgery, many surgeons are still not aware of the extent of the problem. To provide the best care for their patients, surgeons should consistently inform themselves of anti-adhesion strategies and include these methods in their daily routine.

Methods

Searches were conducted in PubMed and The Cochrane Library to identify relevant literature.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3303068/