A comparative study of skin closure using staples versus nylon suture in emergency exploratory laparotomy

“Surgery is the first and is highest ranked division in art of the healing and is pure in itself, perpetual in its applicability, and is working product of heaven and sure of fame on earth” SUSHRUTA (400 B.C).[1,2] The goal of suturing is to acquire healing with mild edema, no discharge or any infection, without any wound dehiscence, and with minimal scar formation, after any surgical procedure (assuming that there is no tension in the suture line and having good blood supply) careful approximation of the tissues will allow good healing by primary intention.[3,4]