J Dubuc-Lissoir1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHUM - Notre-Dame Hospital, Pavillon Charles-Simard, 2065 Alexandre-de-Sève, 4th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2L 2W5. josee.dubuc-lissoir.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Achieving hemostasis may sometimes be challenging, especially in minimal access surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new ligation device. METHODS: The LigaSure vessel sealing system, consisting of a bipolar radio frequency generator and a 5-mm laparoscopic Maryland-style grasper-dissector (LigaSure Lap), was used in 15 patients undergoing advanced laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. RESULTS: Reliable vessel sealing was achieved in all the patients, with minimal sticking, charring, and lateral thermal spread. A decrease in blood loss and operating time was noted. CONCLUSIONS: This new energy-based vessel ligation device appears to be effective in advanced laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. Larger studies are needed to evaluate the complication rate and the cost effectiveness of this new technology.
BACKGROUND: Achieving hemostasis may sometimes be challenging, especially in minimal access surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new ligation device. METHODS: The LigaSure vessel sealing system, consisting of a bipolar radio frequency generator and a 5-mm laparoscopic Maryland-style grasper-dissector (LigaSure Lap), was used in 15 patients undergoing advanced laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. RESULTS: Reliable vessel sealing was achieved in all the patients, with minimal sticking, charring, and lateral thermal spread. A decrease in blood loss and operating time was noted. CONCLUSIONS: This new energy-based vessel ligation device appears to be effective in advanced laparoscopic gynecologic procedures. Larger studies are needed to evaluate the complication rate and the cost effectiveness of this new technology.
Authors: You-Na Kim; Young-Chul Yoo; Ali Guner; In Cho; In Gyu Kwon; Youn Nam Kim; Hyoung-Il Kim Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2015-03 Impact factor: 4.584