Holding Strength of Suture: An Experimental Study Using Porcine Kidney

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Ozkuvanci U., Akpinar H., Karadag M. A., Donmez M. I., Altunrende F.

JSLS-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS, vol.21, no.3, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 21 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.4293/jsls.2017.00029
• Journal Name: JSLS-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The search for the perfect suture is going on and has resulted in the introduction of many different suture types into the market. The purpose of this study is to investigate the holding strength (HS) of different sutures in the renal parenchyma in an experimental study on pig kidneys.