The Use of Peri-operative Tranexamic Acid and its Potential Applications to Urological Surgery
Jeremy Nettleton1 , *
Anthony Adimonye1
Jonathan Manley2
Joseph Jelski1
Warren Doherty3
Mandy Rees3
Biral Patel1
Authors Info & Affiliations
Anthony Adimonye1
Jonathan Manley2
Joseph Jelski1
Warren Doherty3
Mandy Rees3
Biral Patel1
Authors Info & Affiliations
The Open Urology & Nephrology Journal
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30 Oct 2018 •
REVIEW ARTICLE
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DOI: 10.2174/1874303X01811010079
Abstract
Tranexamic acid has been shown to be an effective agent in reducing blood loss in various surgical procedures; however, there is a dearth of evidence for its use and potential side effects in urological surgical procedures. This review discusses the pathophysiology of tranexamic acid, its use in traumatic and surgical bleeding and the current evidence for its potential utilisation in urological surgery.
Keywords: Tranexamic acid, Anti-fibrinolytic, Blood loss, Transfusion rate, Urological surgery, Surgical bleeding.
