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ArticleCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2022

PEG-coated patch parenchymal closure technique and initial outcomes during minimally invasive partial nephrectomy.

Ryan McLarty, Benjamin Beech, Jan K Rudzinski, Blair St Martin, Howard Evans

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Article in Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ryan McLartyDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Benjamin BeechDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Jan K RudzinskiDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Blair St MartinDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Howard EvansDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

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Abstract

introductionThe Hemopatch

methodsWe conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients undergoing MIPN by a single surgeon at a tertiary Canadian medical center between July and December 2018. We included patients if a PEG-coated patch was used to close the renal parenchymal defect. We also describe in detail our technique for laparoscopic patch deployment.

resultsA total of 17 patients met inclusion criteria, of whom 12 were male. Mean age was 63 years old. Median size of renal mass was 2.85 cm in largest dimension and median RENAL score was 6. Hilar clamping was carried out in 12 (70.9%) cases, with an average warm ischemic time of 16.1 minutes. The remainder of cases were performed off-clamp. Median estimated blood loss was 238 mL and the mean change in hemoglobin on postoperative day 1 compared to preoperatively was 21.2 g/L. The average length of stay was 1.76 days. No patient required blood transfusion or underwent angioembolization or re-operation for bleeding within 90 days. There were no Clavien-Dindo grade 3 or greater complications.

conclusionsA PEG-coated patch can be used safely and effectively in lieu of traditional two-layer renorrhaphy with acceptable outcomes. Larger, prospective series are required to ascertain its true value and cost-effectiveness.

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PMID34464251
PMCPMC8937597

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