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The impact of gelatin-sealant in the access tract after tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomized controlled trial

  • Siriraj Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: To determine safety and efficacy of gelatin-sealant filled in the access tract after tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Material and Method: A randomized control trial study. 82 patients were divided into 2 groups, 41 patients for each group of with and without gelatin-sealant filled in the access tract. Changing of hemoglobin, blood transfusion, and post-operative complications were compared. Results: Decreasing of hemoglobin was 1.2 g/dl in group of gelatin-sealant and 1.5 g/dl in the other (p = 0.26). Blood transfusion was less in gelatin-sealant group than the other (2 units vs. 4 units, p = 0.63). Urethral catheter time was shorter in gelatin-sealant group (2 days vs. 3 days, p = 0.02). Others were not different. Conclusion: Gelatin-sealant in access tract after tubeless PCNL is safe to be an option to prevent bleeding in selected patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S132-S137
JournalJournal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Volume100
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Gelatin sealant hemostatic agent
  • Gelfoam
  • Postoperative bleeding
  • Tubeless PCNL

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