Mesh reinforcement to prevent belly wound complications after ovarian cancer surgery

This trial is testing whether placing a special mesh during ovarian cancer surgery can prevent a common complication called incisional hernia—when the surgical wound weakens and bulges over time. Women with ovarian cancer who need abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the mesh reinforcement or standard closure, and some will also receive special wound therapy after surgery to see which approach works best.

After major abdominal surgery for ovarian cancer, many patients develop weak spots or bulges at their surgical incision that can cause pain, limit activities, and require additional surgery. Researchers want to see if adding mesh during the initial surgery can prevent this problem from happening in the first place.