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[Surgical staplers. Urologic surgery with intestines].
A Roncales Badal1, J M Liédana Torres, L Rodríguez Vela
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Mechanical sutures and resorbable materials simplify complex bladder substitution surgeries. This technique reduces complications like fistulas, offering excellent biological tolerance despite potential calculus formation risks.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Since the late 1980s, urological surgery has incorporated various bladder substitution techniques.
- These procedures often involve detubularized intestinal segments, leading to complexity and time consumption.
- Significant postoperative morbidity is associated with traditional intestinal segment use.
Purpose:
- To describe the initial experience with mechanical sutures and resorbable materials in bladder substitution.
- To evaluate the impact of these devices on surgical procedure facilitation and complication rates.
Summary:
- The study details the use of mechanical sutures and resorbable materials in bladder substitution surgeries.
- Initial findings at Miguel Servet Hospital suggest these devices simplify the operative procedure.
- A reduction in urinary and intestinal fistulas was observed, with excellent biological tolerance to metal sutures.
Impact:
- Mechanical sutures and resorbable materials may significantly reduce operative time and complexity in bladder substitution.
- The technique shows promise in lowering the incidence of critical complications such as urinary and intestinal fistulas.
- While calculus formation is a potential risk, the overall biological tolerance is excellent, and complicated solutions are not typically required.