Areas spanning general and vascular surgery through to urology.
Platelet gel is discussed as a biological adjunct in general, vascular, cardiothoracic and urological surgery. Outcomes involving haemostasis, tissue repair and wound care depend on preparation and surgical procedure.
Laparoscopic procedures, gastrectomy, splenectomy, liver and pancreatic resections, mastectomy and hernia repair are surgical examples discussed for platelet gel.
Relevant contexts include abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, vascular access grafts, limb wound care after coronary artery bypass and sternal repair. Bleeding, wound complications and infection should be assessed alongside standard care.
Retropubic prostatectomy and retroperitoneal procedures are examples discussed for platelet gel. Oncological context, application site and the product’s applicable scope require separate assessment.
Studies may assess bleeding, fibrosis or adhesions, postoperative morbidity, complications and resource use. Reduced complications or total cost should not be assumed for every procedure.