SUTURING TECHNIQUES FOR SURGICAL WOUNDS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HEALING SPEED AND COMPLICATION FREQUENCY BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND MODERN METHODS

2026

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DOI 10.70286/eoss-13.04.2026.013.153-156
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Abstract

Proper suture placement and safe closure of surgical wounds are essential components of operative efficiency. In the field of surgery, traditional suturing methods have remained relevant to the present day. However, postoperative complications, prolonged wound healing times, and insufficient esthetic-cosmetic outcomes demonstrate the limitations of traditional sutures. Over the past decade of medical innovation, several updated variants of modern wound closure techniques have been introduced. The use of modern sutures significantly reduces the likelihood of postoperative complications and contributes to accelerated wound healing.