@article{Akethanin_Moungthard_Techapongsatorn_Tansawet_2021, title={Perception and Attitude about Laparotomy Wound Closure among Thai Surgeons: A Survey Study: Fascia closure survey}, volume={5}, url={https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agstjournal/article/view/247812}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Background: </strong>The guideline on laparotomy wound closure recommends appropriate fascia closure techniques; however, the perception and attitude of Thai surgeons about laparotomy wound closure have never been explored.</p> <p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the perception and attitude of Thai surgeons regarding laparotomy wound closure</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>A survey of 55 persons was conducted during a virtual hernia conference. A series of questions was asked and responses were retrieved. A descriptive analysis was subsequently performed.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>Of all the respondents, 50%–75% complied with recommendations in the guideline on abdominal wall closure. Non-compliance was primarily because of unfamiliarity. Mesh augmentation was not implemented in most of the respondents’ practice because of mesh-related complications, unfamiliarity, and reimbursement concerns.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The guideline recommendation and real-life practice in the Thai surgery service differ to some extent.</p>}, number={2}, journal={Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal of Patronage of HM the King }, author={Akethanin, Thanita and Moungthard, Hathaiwan and Techapongsatorn, Suphakarn and Tansawet, Amarit}, year={2021}, month={Feb.}, pages={3–11} }