PROJECT TITLE	Quicker healing for kidney cancer patients
CATEGORY	Kidney Cancer, Surgery
PROJECT  DESCRIPTION	Surgery is a mainstay treatment of kidney cancer. Over the years, surgeons have developed techniques to allow the surgery to take place through a very small incision, and to remove only the diseased tissue. However, patients often suffer from post surgery bleeding and from poor healing. This research will test a biologically compatible gel that will seal the blood vessels AND provide healing factors at the site of the surgery. When this treatment is perfected, surgeons will have a new tool to effectively treat kidney cancer.
INVESTIGATORS	Sanjay Ramakumar, MD
CO-FUNDERS	University of Arizona, University Physicians Experimental Research in Clinical Care
INSTITUTION	Department of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery University of Arizona PO Box 245077 Tucson, AZ 85724

STATUS

Approved for funding Pending completion of Partnership Agreement