Use of Abdominal Binders after a Major Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

To compare the effect of abdominal binder versus no binder after major abdominal surgery and cesarean section on various post-operative recovery parameters.

The effectiveness of the abdominal binder in relieving pain after cesarean delivery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

“…Four included studies 10,18,19,27 were performed in women having elective or planned cesarean deliveries, whether primary or repeat cesarean deliveries, while in the study by Gillier et al, 14 women with elective or emergency cesarean deliveries with low transverse skin incisions, whether primary or repeat cesarean deliveries, were included. Moreover, in the study by Saeed et al, 20 all patients having abdominal surgery, including elective and emergency abdominal surgery and cesarean deliveries, were included. The rest of the patient characteristics are detailed in Table 2.…”

“…The references of included studies were searched manually, but no further records were added. Finally, six RCTs with 702 women 10,14,[18][19][20]27 were included (369 in the abdominal binder group and 333 in the control group) (Figure 1). The mean age, BMI, gravidity, and parity, in addition to the mean number of previous vaginal and cesarean deliveries, are summarized in Tables 1 and 2.…”

“…Additionally, Gustafson et al 19 showed that the abdominal binder could be associated with improved postoperative pain but did not affect postoperative hemorrhage, and Karaca et al 10 found a reduction in distress and improved mobilization after cesarean delivery with the use of an abdominal binder. Furthermore, the abdominal binder proved beneficial in patients undergoing elective and emergency abdominal surgery and gynecological surgery regarding the reduction in postoperative pain and the improvement in mobility after surgery 20,21 . The discrepancy in the results of abdominal binder studies could be attributed to different patient characteristics, different methodologies in applying the binders, and a small sample size of studies.…”

“…Furthermore, the abdominal binder proved beneficial in patients undergoing elective and emergency abdominal surgery and gynecological surgery regarding the reduction in postoperative pain and the improvement in mobility after surgery. 20,21 The discrepancy in the results of abdominal binder studies could be attributed to different patient characteristics, different methodologies in applying the binders, and a small sample size of studies.…”

Effect of abdominal binder after laparoscopic cholecystectomy on enhanced recovery: a randomized controlled trialcontrolled trial

“…Postoperative complications can increase hospitalization length, reduce patient quality of life, and even cause permanent defects. Therefore, an abdominal binder is commonly and routinely used after abdominal surgery to prevent postoperative complications [ 4 – 7 ]. An abdominal binder covers the whole abdomen and it helps relieve pain, provides support for deep breathing exercise, and promotes walking ability [ 8 , 9 ].…”