Publications by authors named "Robert Soltz"
Objective And Background Data: Overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance requires alternative strategies. The ability of photoactivated collagen-embedded flavins (PCF) to reduce bioburden in infected pressure ulcers was investigated.
Design And Methods: Two pressure ulcers were created on the dorsum of female BALB/C mice (n=40, 35 g) maintaining a 5 mm skin bridge between lesions.
Background And Objective: Animal studies using open surgical models indicate that collagen solder is capable of fixation of surgical meshes without interfering with tissue integration, increasing adhesions, or increasing inflammation intraperitoneally. This study describes development of instrumentation and techniques for laparoscopic herniorrhaphy using laser-assisted soldering technology.
Study Design And Methods: Anesthetized 20 kg to 25 kg female Yorkshire pigs underwent laparoscopy with a 3-trocar technique.
Background And Objectives: Collagen solder is capable of fixation of surgical meshes during laparoscopic herniorrhaphy without compromising tissue integration, increasing adhesions or inflammation. This pilot study describes development of instrumentation and techniques for transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) herniorrhaphy using laser-assisted soldering technology.
Methods: Anesthetized 20-kg to 25-kg female Yorkshire pigs underwent laparoscopy performed using a 3-trocar technique.
Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of a laser-activated biological tissue solder with that of standard sutures for sealing corneal incisions.
Methods: Two keratome knives measuring either 3.0 mm or 2.
Objective: Wound histology and mesh bioincorporation following intraperitoneal fixation using laser-assisted soldering was evaluated.
Methods: 2.8-3.