International journal of Nursing Education & Research

A STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WOUND HEALING WITH ROUTINE SUTURING AND STAPLING METHOD AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGONE SURGERIES.”AT SELECTED HOSPITALS, TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR (DT), ANDHRA PRADESH

Madhavi Anjimati1, Rathiga C2*, Rupa Sarith Reddy V3, Vasantha C

Wound Healing, Suturing, Stapling, Surgical Techniques, Postoperative Recovery, Comparative Study

Wound closure plays a critical role in surgical procedures, as it significantly affects postoperative recovery, infection prevention, and overall patient satisfaction. Among the commonly used techniques, routine suturing and stapling are widely practiced. Identifying the more effective method in terms of wound healing, cosmetic outcome, and complication rate is essential for improving surgical care. This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of wound healing between routine suturing and stapling among patients who had undergone surgeries. Objectives: To assess the effect of wound healing in routine suturing among patients who have undergone surgeries. To assess the effect of wound healing with stapling among patients who have undergone surgeries. To compare the effectiveness of wound healing between routine suturing and stapling among patients. To determine the association between selected demographic variables and wound healing effectiveness. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a comparative descriptive design was adopted. A total of 100 postoperative patients were selected using a convenience sampling technique from a selected hospital. Wound healing was assessed using the REEDA scale (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to compare wound healing scores, complication rates, and cosmetic outcomes between the two groups. Results: Demographic data revealed that the majority of patients were between 31 and 60 years of age, with an almost equal distribution of gender and surgical types. The comparative analysis showed that the stapling group experienced faster wound closure and earlier signs of healing. However, the suturing group demonstrated better cosmetic outcomes and fewer incidences of local irritation. The mean wound healing score was slightly higher in the suturing group, while stapling offered the advantage of quicker procedure time. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed between the two groups for specific healing parameters. conclusion: Both suturing and stapling were found to be effective wound closure techniques, each with distinct clinical advantages. Stapling is ideal where speed and early-stage healing are priorities, while suturing is preferred when cosmetic results and long-term tissue integrity are emphasized. These findings underline the importance of individualized clinical decisionmaking based on patient condition and surgical requirements