Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Obese Gynecologic Oncology Patients

The standard surgical closure consists of closure of the fascia with a looped polydioxanone (PDS) suture in a running fashion either in with the use of a mass closure technique or a Smead Jones closure at the discretion of the operating surgeon, closure of the subcutaneous space if \>2 cm deep, followed by staple or suture closure of the skin.

At the close of surgery, the Prevena™ Incision Management System will be placed over the closed incision. It will be removed on post-operative day 2 or 3 as clinically indicated and prior to the patient's discharge from the hospital.