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Use of polyglycolic acid mesh to support parenchymal closure following partial nephrectomy
1Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1997
Abstract
Purpose:
We describe the use of absorbable mesh for closure of a large parenchymal defect created by partial nephrectomy.
Materials And Methods:
A circular piece of polyglycolic acid mesh was measured to approximate the diameter of the parenchymal defect and the edges were sutured to the renal capsule in a running fashion.
Results:
This technique has been used in 3 patients without complications. This approach has been particularly helpful for repairing large and irregular renal parenchymal defects.
Conclusions:
Use of polyglycolic acid mesh is effective for rapid, hemostatic closure of the kidney in association with partial nephrectomy.