Vacuum clipper for hair removal before laparoscopic surgery
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of removing hair before laparoscopic surgery to see which one keeps the skin cleaner and less irritated. It uses a special vacuum-assisted clipper, which might reduce the risk of infection.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be male and 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) laparoscopic surgery.
- You must need hair removed from the surgical site before the procedure.
- Your overall health must be classified as ASA I, II, or III (your doctor can tell you this).
- You must not have any active skin conditions (like rashes, open sores, or severe scars) at the surgical site.
- You must not have used antibacterial soaps, antibiotics, or steroid treatments in the last 7 days, and you must not have a weakened immune system.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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