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- Title
Comparison of ultrasonic energy, bipolar thermal energy, and vascular clips for the hemostasis of small-, medium-, and large-sized arteries.
- Authors
Harold, K L; Pollinger, H; Matthews, B D; Kercher, K W; Sing, R F; Heniford, B T
- Abstract
Advanced laparoscopic procedures have necessitated the development of new technology for vascular control. Suture ligation can be time-consuming and cumbersome during laparoscopic dissection. Titanium clips have been used for hemostasis, and recently plastic clips and energy sources such as ultrasonic coagulating shears and bipolar thermal energy devices have become popular. The purpose of this study was to compare the bursting pressure of arteries sealed with ultrasonic coagulating shears (UCS), electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer (EBVS), titanium laparoscopic clips (LCs), and plastic laparoscopic clips (PCs). In addition, the spread of thermal injury from the UCS and the EBVS was compared.
- Publication
Surgical endoscopy, 2003, Vol 17, Issue 8, p1228
- ISSN
1432-2218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-002-8833-7