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  • Title: A new form of noninvasive wound closure with a surgical zipper.
    Author: Bastian PJ, Haferkamp A, Albers P, Müller SC.
    Journal: J Urol; 2003 May; 169(5):1785-6. PubMed ID: 12686834.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: We describe the use of Medizip (Nycomed Pharma GmbH, Ismaning, Germany), a new form of noninvasive skin closure system, in urological procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In July and August 2002 after radical prostatectomy or suprapubic prostatic enucleation 12 patients underwent noninvasive skin closure with a Medizip surgical zipper. The wound was inspected days 3 and 8, and 6 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS: No wound complication occurred, such as infection or separation. In 2 patients 2 and 3 mm. wound dehiscence developed, respectively. The zipper was routinely removed on day 8 after surgery. All patients were satisfied with cosmesis and rated the surgical zipper agreeable to wear. CONCLUSIONS: The Medizip surgical zipper is a safe, cosmetically satisfactory, cost-effective and time sparing alternative to conventional suture material for skin closure.
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