The effect of intraoperative wound protector use on the risk of surgical site infections in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: To evaluate the effect of intraoperative wound protectors on the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy.

Methods: In compliance with PRISMA statement standards, electronic databases were searched to identify all studies comparing wound protector use with no wound protector use in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. SSI (superficial or deep) was considered primary outcome measure.