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Our results suggest that the use of subcuticular absorbable staples for skin closure at the time of cesarean section may lead to less in-hospital analgesic use, and thereby positively impact a patient's post-operative course. In addition, while reduced analgesic use may represent a small cost savings for each individual patient, there is the potential for significant savings when one considers the large number of cesarean sections performed in the US annually. Prospective studies will be required to assess the full impact of the use of this new skin closure technology.