A new form of noninvasive wound closure with a surgical zipper.
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.
Bastian
Patrick J
PJ
Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität, Bonn, Germany.
Haferkamp
Axel
A
Albers
Peter
P
Müller
Stefan C
SC
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011468:Prostatectomy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing