Is it the technique or wound protection that is key to reducing wound infections in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures?

ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that changing technique can lead to best outcomes. There was a dramatic reduction of wound complications and complete elimination of SSIs with a change in operative technique. The higher risk of SSI with the transoral anvil insertion when preforming a circular-stapled anastomosis can be mitigated with use of wound protection.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research