Hemostatic control with flexible compression tape used during partial nephrectomy and organ salvage.
OBJECTIVE
A secure method of achieving hemostasis during partial nephrectomy to accomplish guillotine polar amputation is described.


METHODS
A common hardware item, the so-called cable tie, proved to be useful during removal of a block of neoplastic renal tissue from the lower central pole of a unilateral kidney.


RESULTS
Complete hemostasis and resection of the renal parenchyma were obtained with ease and minimal expense.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of a flexible plastic compression tape has proved valuable to adhere to organ contours closely, maximally control bleeding and marking a line of incision during amputation of a portion of the renal substance. This device may prove useful for analogous surgical purposes with other vascular organs.
Selikowitz
S M
SM
Department of Surgery, Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Medical and Office Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA.
Curtis
M R
MR
D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*