The impact of minimally invasive surgical approaches on surgical-site infections
Stephanie Sweitzer, Emily Sickbert-Bennett, Jessica Seidelman, Deverick J. Anderson, Moe R. Lim, David J. Weber
Abstract
We performed a literature review to describe the risk of surgical-site infection (SSI) in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) compared to standard open surgery. Most studies reported decreased SSI rates among patients undergoing MIS compared to open procedures. However, many were observational studies and may have been affected by selection bias. MIS is associated with reduced risk of surgical-site infection compared to standard open surgery and should be considered when feasible.
Topics & Concepts
Surgical site infectionMedicineObservational studySurgerySurgical proceduresOpen surgeryInvasive surgeryGeneral surgeryInternal medicineSurgical site infection preventionColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes