Prospective randomized trial of barbed polyglyconate suture to facilitate vesico‐urethral anastomosis during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy: time reduction and cost benefit

Abstract

• Compared with standard monofilament suture, the unidirectional barbed polyglyconate suture appears to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective PR and VUA during RARP. • Use of the interlocked barbed polyglyconate suture technique prevents slippage, precluding the need for assistance, knot-tying and constant reassessment of anastomosis integrity.