title: The sapphire crystal infrared photocoagulator and polyglactin (Vicryl) mesh: two new alternatives to the suturing of radial nephrotomies.
abstract: The sapphire crystal infrared photocoagulator and polyglactin (Vicryl) mesh, two new methods for closure of radial nephrotomies, were assessed in 16 dogs. Six radial nephrotomies were carried out in each dog; in 10 the nephrotomies were sealed by the infrared photocoagulator and in six they were left open, but the kidney was covered with a polyglactin mesh. Functional and morphological studies were performed using creatinine clearance, microfil casting, corrosion cast angiography and histology. There was no significant loss of function or loss of renal tissue. Both methods were shown to be safe and effective in the closure of radial nephrotomies.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003404:Creatinine / Q000652:urine; D004285:Dogs; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery; D008028:Light Coagulation; D011098:Polyglactin 910; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D011098:Polyglactin 910; D003404:Creatinine