title: Alternative techniques for laparoscopic tissue anastomosis in the retroperitoneum.
abstract: The scope of reconstructive laparoscopy is currently limited by the difficult and time-consuming nature of laparoscopic suturing. Alternative methods to suturing, such as the use of biocompatible glues and laser tissue welding, have the potential to produce anastomoses which are immediately water-tight, achieved with less tissue trauma and reduce operating times.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, England.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Eden
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives