RT Book, Section A1 Yeomans, Edward R. A1 Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 Gilstrap III, Larry C. A1 Cunningham, F. Gary SR Print(0) ID 1138212128 T1 Incisions and Closures T2 Cunningham and Gilstrap's Operative Obstetrics, 3e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071849067 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1138212128 RD 2024/10/10 AB For the obstetric patient, several factors influence the surgeon's choice of abdominal incision and closure. Patient elements include the surgical indication, the urgency for operative intervention, and comorbid preoperative conditions. Specific to the wound, the presence of prior abdominal scars and circumstances affecting wound integrity also direct appropriate incision selection. Ideally, incisions are chosen to provide appropriately rapid entry, adequate exposure, and closure that will reduce the likelihood of infection or dehiscence.