Research & Clinical Findings
Easy-to-use, faster suturing and adherence to guidelines with SutureTOOL™
Study highlights
- SutureTOOL is easy to learn with a short learning curve.
- 30% faster suturing vs manual manual needle-driver suturing suturing (NDS).
- 98% adherence to the recommended suture length-to-wound length (SL/WL) ratio ≥4 using SutureTOOL, compared to 69% with the conventional manual technique.
Conclusion
SutureTOOL is a promising device for clinical use. Resulting in a high-quality suture line, it is efficient, safe, and easy-to-use, with a short learning curve and a high functionality ranking.
Study
SutureTOOL: A suturing device for swift and standardized abdominal aponeurosis closure. Börner G, Edelhamre M, Rogmark P, Montgomery A. 2022
95% precision and 30% faster suturing with SutureTOOL™
Study highlights
- 95% adherence to the recommended SL/WL ratio of ≥4 using SutureTOOL, compared to 30% with NDS.
- 30% faster suturing, significantly improving efficiency.
Conclusion
SutureTOOL is a promising device to perform a speedy, standardized, high quality suture line for fascial closure.
Study
SutureTOOL: A Mechanical Needle Driver for Standardized Wound Closure Börner G, Montgomery A. World J Surg 2020
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Up to 42% cost reduction vs manual suturing
The study is a cost-effectiveness analysis comparing the economic and clinical outcomes of SutureTOOL compared to manual suturing. The analysis was performed in four country contexts, and includes costs derived within the health care system.
Study highlights
• The evidence indicates that the SutureTOOL is cost-effective, reducing costs between 24% and 42% across country contexts.
• Savings were associated with reduced post-operative complications and reductions in operating room time through facilitating faster closure times with the small-bites technique.
• 2/3 of savings were obtained intra-operatively, or short-term post operative (within 90 days).
Conclusion
SutureTOOL may help reduce healthcare costs and support improved surgical outcomes in open abdominal surgery by shortening operating time, and facilitating the small-bites technique, which is associated with fewer post-operative complications.
Study
Lwin, Z.M.T., Börner, G., Verheij-Engqvist, S. et al. A literature-based cost-effectiveness analysis of device-assisted suturing versus needle-driven suturing during laparotomy closure. Hernia 29, 77 2025.
Disclaimer
The SutureTOOL system is intended to assist in achieving an SL/WL ratio >4, which has been associated with reduced postoperative complications in abdominal fascia closure. Direct clinical evidence shall still be investigated.