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Case Reports
. 2017 Aug;26(4):249-252.
doi: 10.1080/13645706.2017.1281314. Epub 2017 Feb 1.

The THUNDERBEAT system for tissue dissection and vascular control in laparoscopic splenectomy

Silvia Ceccanti  1 , Ilaria Falconi  1 , Simone Frediani  1 , Alessandro Boscarelli  1 , Marco Catani  2 , Denis A Cozzi  1
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The THUNDERBEAT system for tissue dissection and vascular control in laparoscopic splenectomy

Silvia Ceccanti et al. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

The advent of new energy sources for hemostasis has greatly facilitated advanced laparoscopic procedures. We describe a straightforward technique of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) accomplished using the THUNDERBEAT™ system (TS) (Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Tokyo, Japan) as the sole means of tissue dissection and hemostasis in two patients aged 19 and 6 years, respectively. The specimens were removed intact via a Pfannenstiel incision. Total operative time was 165 and 150 min, and length of hospital stay was three and 4 d, respectively. The TS is an appealing and reliable alternative to currently available energy devices, allowing fast dissection and secure hemostasis during laparoscopic splenectomy.

Keywords: Laparoscopic splenectomy; THUNDERBEATTM system; children; three-trocar technique; vessel sealing device.

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