title: A new form of noninvasive wound closure with a surgical zipper.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We describe the use of Medizip (Nycomed Pharma GmbH, Ismaning, Germany), a new form of noninvasive skin closure system, in urological procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  In July and August 2002 after radical prostatectomy or suprapubic prostatic enucleation 12 patients underwent noninvasive skin closure with a Medizip surgical zipper. The wound was inspected days 3 and 8, and 6 weeks postoperatively.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No wound complication occurred, such as infection or separation. In 2 patients 2 and 3 mm. wound dehiscence developed, respectively. The zipper was routinely removed on day 8 after surgery. All patients were satisfied with cosmesis and rated the surgical zipper agreeable to wear.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Medizip surgical zipper is a safe, cosmetically satisfactory, cost-effective and time sparing alternative to conventional suture material for skin closure.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität, Bonn, Germany.
authors.forename: Patrick J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bastian
authors.forename: Axel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haferkamp
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Albers
authors.forename: Stefan C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Müller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing