Sutureless repair for vena cava bleeding using an elastomeric sealant in a porcine model

To address the issue of bleeding from the vena cava, a common complication of cardiac and aortic surgeries, we developed a sutureless repair technique using Hydrofit, an elastomeric sealant. In a porcine model, we surgically incised the inferior vena cava and applied the elastomeric sealant with a pericardial patch, achieving complete haemostasis through manual compression. This simple and rapid technique demonstrates effective sutureless haemostasis for the vena cava. Bleeding complications arising from the vena cava can occur during major cardiovascular surgical procedures.