Does hepatocyte growth factor stimulate proliferation and migration during wound healing of retinal pigment epithelial cells in vitro?
HGF stimulated wound closure in cultured RPE cells, and rendered restituted cells epithelioid in shape. HGF may become a therapeutic candidate for RPE wound healing.
Considering the short-term benefits as regards postoperative recovery and morbidity, fecal diversions should be performed laparoscopically when feasible.