Despite the high numbers of cesareans being performed, scientific evidence behind which surgical techniques are best remains uncertain. Our objective is to determine if subcuticular absorbable staples improve operative time and wound cosmetics
18-50 years of age
Women ≥ 24 weeks viable gestation
Will be undergoing cesarean delivery
Patient unwilling or unable to provide consent.
No or very limited prenatal care or a non-resident patient who is unlikely to follow-up after delivery.
Immunosuppressed subjects: i.e., taking systemic immunosuppressant or steroids (e.g. transplant subjects; not including steroids for lung maturity), HIV with CD4 <200, or other
Decision not to have skin closure (e.g. secondary wound closure, mesh closure)