Abstract:Background: During a laparotomy, the midline incision is frequently made with an electrocautery or scalpel. According to studies, there is no difference between these procedures' rates of complications. Aim : To assess the average postoperative pain in patients who underwent elective midline laparotomies at the Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar using either a scalpel or diathermy for incision. Methodology: This was a randomized controlled trial, which included 60 laparotomies patients who were divided into t… Show more
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