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First meta-analysis comparing diathermy with scalpel in midline abdominal incision.
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Diathermy was associated with less incision blood loss.
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No differences were found in wound infection or early postoperative pain rates.
First meta-analysis comparing diathermy with scalpel in midline abdominal incision.
Diathermy was associated with less incision blood loss.
No differences were found in wound infection or early postoperative pain rates.