Figure 1
From: Partial nephrectomy using porcine small intestinal submucosa
Schematic illustration of a partial nephrectomy and subsequent application of Surgisis® to optimize and facilitate the closure of the renal defect: A) Tumor in place, B) kidney after tumor excision, C) creation of a phantom or placeholder volume using a hemostyptic agent, D) optimum hemostasis after fixation of Surgisis® to apply homogeneous pressure onto the resection ground.