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Midline versus transverse incision in major abdominal surgery: a randomized, double-blind equivalence trial (POVATI: ISRCTN60734227). Annals of Surgery , 249, 913-20, 2009 Cite This Page : ...

The incision technique has thus far never been examined scientifically Today, abdominal surgery is often done in a minimally invasive procedure using "keyhole surgery".

"Whether this incision is transverse or midline depends mainly on the surgeon's preference and has thus far never been examined scientifically," Professor Markus W. Büchler, Director of the ...

In the present analysis midline incision is still the most frequent access to the abdominal cavity in elective surgery. No consensus for fascia closure either for midline or transverse incisions ...

Question. My question relates to control of postoperative pain after extended incision for partial hepatectomy. Administration of high doses of opioids can compromise a patient's respiratory ...