Why the study?
To describe the risk of surgical-site infection in minimally invasive surgery compared to standard open surgery.
Does minimally invasive surgery reduce the risk of surgical-site infection in patients undergoing surgery compared to standard open surgery?
Does minimally invasive surgery reduce the risk of surgical-site infection in patients undergoing surgery compared to standard open surgery?
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Minimally invasive surgery is associated with a reduced risk of surgical-site infections compared to standard open surgery.
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.
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