Prevention of Abdominal Adhesions Abdominal adhesions are common sequel of surgery. Prevention of abdominal adhesions is difficult. However, their prevention is possible with • Improvement of surgical techniques. • Use of latex-free and starch-free gloves • Use of moistened swabs and drapes • Adequate handling of organs • Occasional application of saline solution • Minimum trauma to intra-abdominal organs • Insertion of film-like material between organs or organs and abdominal incision • Laparoscopic surgery