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Effect of Skin Closure Techniques on Body Image in Women Undergoing Gynecologic Surgery

This randomized clinical trial investigates the impact of two different skin closure techniques on body image and mood in women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancers. Patients undergoing elective surgery with a midline abdominal incision will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1. Interrupted Closure Group: The surgical incision is closed using either metal clips (staples) or separate mattress sutures (individual stitches). 2. Subcuticular Sutures Group: The surgical incision is closed using continuous stitches placed under the skin surface (aesthetic stitching). The main goal of the study is to determine whether the method of wound closure affects a patient's perception of their body image, cosmetic satisfaction, and levels of anxiety or depression. Additionally, the study aims to prove that the subcuticular suture technique is safe and does not increase the risk of wound complications (such as infection or wound separation) compared to the other method. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires before surgery, and again at 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery to track changes in their feelings and satisfaction with the scar.