Prevention of incisional hernia using different suture materials for closing the abdominal wall: a comparison of PDS, Vicryl and Prolene in a rat model

Purpose An incisional hernia occurs frequently after a midline incision with an incidence of 12.8%. The choice in suture material used for abdominal wall closure is not straightforward and the conflicting literature focuses on clinical outcomes. This study compares a non-absorbable, slow-absorbable and fast-absorbable suture in a rat model, focusing on histological outcomes predicting better fascia healing.