SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2014
Abdominal binders after laparotomy: review of the literature and French survey of policies.
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- Prophylactic mesh reinforcement in elective abdominal surgeries: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE evidence assessment.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- The use of adjuncts to reduce seroma in open incisional hernia repair: a systematic review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Pooled it
- European Hernia Society guidelines on the closure of abdominal wall incisions.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2015Guideline
- The effect of an abdominal binder on postoperative outcome after open incisional hernia repair in sublay technique: a multicenter, randomized pilot trial (ABIHR-II).Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Trial
- The Effect of an Abdominal Binder on Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair–A Multicenter, Randomized Pilot Trial (ABIHR-I) of the Intraperitoneal Onlay-Mesh Technique.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2021Trial
- The effect of different types of abdominal binders on intra-abdominal pressure.Saudi medical journal · 2016Trial
- Abdominal binders in postoperative care: a scoping review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Mechanical behavior of elastic abdominal binders and semi-rigid corsets under patient-applied forces and physiologically relevant loading.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Observational
- Non-Operative Considerations in Relation to Parastomal Hernia.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Review
- Is There a Clinical Benefit of Abdominal Binders After Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2024Review
- Post-operative Use of Abdominal Binders: Bound to Tradition?Journal of cancer & allied specialties · 2022Article
- Evolving concepts in ventral hernia repair and physical therapy: prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and analogies to tendon reconstruction.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Review
- Effect of abdominal binder after laparoscopic cholecystectomy on enhanced recovery: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2021Article
- Recommendations on Postoperative Activities After Abdominal Operations and Incisional Hernia Repair-A National and International Survey.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Use of Abdominal Binders after a Major Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Cureus · 2019Article
- Patient reported outcome following incisional hernia repair: A survey on 163 patients at two maximum care hospitals.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2019Article
- The effect of different types of abdominal binders on intra-abdominal pressure.Saudi medical journal · 2016Article
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Abstract
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aimThe use of abdominal binders after laparotomy is a question of habit. Scientific evidence of their usefulness is limited. The aims of this work were to review the scientific literature and to depict the practices of French surgeons regarding the use of these devices.
methodsA systematic review of the literature about the use of abdominal binders after laparotomy was conducted. In order to depict surgeons' habits, an anonymous questionnaire was sent to all surgical departments affiliated to the FRENCH network (Federation of Surgical Research) and their surgical contacts. They were all asked about their use of binders, the type of binders they ordered, the expected benefit, the cost and the need for a randomized trial in this field.
resultsOnly four trials have been published regarding the use of abdominal binders after laparotomy, all with a small number of patients. Some authors suggested that wearing binders procured a benefit in terms of postoperative comfort, but no significant difference was found. One study also suggested an improvement in respiratory volumes. No study focused on incisional hernia. Regarding the survey of practices, 50 questionnaires were retained for the final analysis (one questionnaire per department of surgery). The use of this device is really very frequent in France (94 % of surgeons order them), a habit usually acquired during the training in surgery. The main expected benefit is the prevention of abdominal wall dehiscence (83 %), but also an improvement in patients' postoperative comfort and pain (66 %). Although some surgeons order an abdominal binder for all their patients, most use them in selected patients (according to the operation and the patients' characteristics).
conclusionAbdominal binders are frequently ordered by French surgeons after laparotomy. The expected benefit is the prevention of abdominal-wall complications, even though no data actually support this practice. Binders might have a benefit in terms of postoperative pain relief, but this needs to be analyzed. A prospective randomized trial is warranted.
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