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Review
. 2017 Oct-Dec;6(4):147-151.
doi: 10.1016/j.gmit.2017.08.002. Epub 2017 Sep 1.

"Energy devices in gynecological laparoscopy - Archaic to modern era"

Amruta Jaiswal  1 , Kuan-Gen Huang  1
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Review

"Energy devices in gynecological laparoscopy - Archaic to modern era"

Amruta Jaiswal et al. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther. 2017 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

The introduction of newer vessel sealing systems has revolutionized techniques of hemostasis during laparoscopic surgery. These devices allow for rapid sequential tissue and vessel sealing, coagulation, and transection. Despite of widespread use of newer advanced bipolar and ultrasonic devices, monopolar and conventional bipolar electro-surgery still carry weightage due to wider range of tissue effect, dissection capabilities, cost effectiveness, and ease of availability. Here in we discussed different types of commonly available energy sources in terms of mechanism, efficacy and safety as thorough knowledge is utmost important for surgeon to choose appropriate instrument for surgical procedure.

Keywords: Electrosurgery; Energy devices; Gynecology; Laparoscopy.

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Conflicts of interest declaration: The authors have no conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

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