Potential use of tissue adhesive in urinary tract surgery.

Abstract

The search for a tissue adhesive which obviates the need for suture materials in the apposition of wound edges is not new. The early adhesive products lacked the required safety and efficacy. Experimental use of a new fibrin adhesive has shown that it may have potential use where inflammatory reaction to the suture material is undesirable or water-tight sealing of the anastomosis is required.