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Advanced wound closure techniques replacing sutures and staples

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, February 4th, 2005

With tens of millions of surgical procedures performed annually, the market for wound closure products and techniques is significant.

In the U.S. alone, more than 100,000 surgeries are being performed daily. This market is expected to grow further as an aging world population creates increased demand for all types of surgical intervention, particularly cardiovascular, orthopedic, urological, and dermatological procedures.

The emerging generation of wound closure products and technologies, comprised of biologically-derived and synthetic sealants and energy-based wound closure methods, are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

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