Retrospective comparison of outcomes of laparoscopic pyeloplasty using barbed suture versus nonbarbed suture: A single-center experience

Conclusions: In this study, Laparoscopic pyeloplasty with barbed suture has acceptable outcome when compared to conventional non barbed suture on short term basis. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty with barbed suture can potentially become the standard approach in near future.

Source: Urology Annals - October 8, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vikas Giri Sher Singh Yadav Vinay Tomar Amit K Jha Amit Garg Source Type: research