Cesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure involving an incision in the abdomen to deliver the baby. It is commonly performed to address complications like difficult labor or fetal distress. The suturing process in C-section surgery includes multiple stages: uterine incision closure, suturing of the parietal peritoneum, abdominal muscle and fascia closure, and closure of subcutaneous fat and skin layers.

Due to the sensitive nature of the incision in gynecological Surgery, sutures other than those for the skin layer typically require the use of absorbable sutures. These sutures must maintain good tensile strength while providing effective antimicrobial properties to combat common pathogens associated with surgical site infections.