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. 2003 Mar;17(3):466-8.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-002-8536-0. Epub 2002 Oct 31.

Use of a new energy-based vessel ligation device during laparoscopic gynecologic oncologic surgery

J Dubuc-Lissoir  1
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Use of a new energy-based vessel ligation device during laparoscopic gynecologic oncologic surgery

J Dubuc-Lissoir. Surg Endosc. 2003 Mar.

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.

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