Mussel-inspired nanofibrous sheet for suture-less stomach incision surgery†
W. Wan,L. Ge,S. Bu,W. Zhong
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 03/17/2015 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C5CC01898F
Abstract

We report a dopamine-based crosslinker-conjugated gelatin/polycaprolactone nanofibrous sheet. The nanosheet was then employed to treat stomach incisions without sutures during surgery. The mussel-inspired nanosheets, combining the advantages adhesion and tissue repair, show promise for use in treatments of fragile tissues and to avoid suture-caused stress concentration.

Graphical abstract: Mussel-inspired nanofibrous sheet for suture-less stomach incision surgery