Laparoscopic Port Surgical Site Infection And Prevention With Copper
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A single centre randomised controlled trial on the effect of copper impregnated wound dressings on prevention of laparoscopic surgical site infection.
IRAS ID
278144
Contact name
Abdul H. Sultan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Croydon Health Services
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common healthcare-associated infections. They are associated with a longer post-operative hospital stay, re-operation, treatment in intensive care units and higher mortality. In 2016 the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in their annual epidemiological report showed that 34 % of the SSIs were diagnosed in hospitals and 52% after discharge. Although laparoscopic surgery is associated with lower rates of SSI compared to open surgery, this complication remains a challenge for surgeons. Copper has shown to have strong antimicrobial properties, with the ability to kill various bacteria including MRSA. It has also been shown that copper promotes new blood vessel formation, therefore enhancing wound healing. We plan to perform a study to investigate the impact of copper impregnated wound dressings on prevention of surgical site infection following laparoscopic surgery. Patients will be randomly assigned to either control (conventional wound dressing) or study group(copper). Wound infection will be assessed via a telephone questionnaire after 7, 14 and 30 days post-operatively. When wound infection is suspected patients will be advised to seek medical advice.
REC name
London - Fulham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/LO/0332
Date of REC Opinion
5 May 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion