title: Significance of synthetic sutures in urological operations of the cavity system.
abstract: The authors report on their experiences on synthetic nonabsorbable and absorbable suture materials in a 12-year material of urological operations of the pelvic cavity. The synthetic suture materials are compared concerning the basic requirements, the surface properties, knotting safety, tensile strength, manageability, fluid absorption, tissue compatibility, allergizing effect, absorbability and sterilizability. The experiences of animal experiments are reviewed, primarily on the basis of reaction index studies in noninfected and infected urine. It is stated that in urological operations of the pelvic cavity, a safe haemostasis and prevention of prolonged complications (e.g. pyuria, scarring, stone-formation) can be ensured mainly by the use of synthetic suture materials.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013537:Sutures; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials