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. 2023 Oct-Dec;27(4):e2023.00039.
doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2023.00039.

Energy Device Preferences Among Gynecologic Surgeons

Lulu Yu  1 , Adaeze A Emeka  1 , Princess Urbina  1 , Linda C Yang  1 , Susan C Tsai  1 , Angela Chaudhari  1 , Magdy P Milad  1
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Energy Device Preferences Among Gynecologic Surgeons

Lulu Yu et al. JSLS. 2023 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Background and objectives: Multiple vessel-sealing devices are available for use during laparoscopy. The objective of this study is to determine what surgeon-level and device characteristics influence the choice of advanced energy device during gynecologic laparoscopy.

Methods: This is a national cross-sectional study of gynecologic surgeons conducted via social media, utilizing an online, publicly-available, anonymous survey. Gynecologic surgeons who had completed residency training were approached for participation in the survey. Survey completion was voluntary and involved no further follow-ups. The web-based survey consisted of six questions with the option to answer three additional questions if time permitted. The institutional review board determined that this study qualified for exemption.

Results: There were 92 respondents who participated in the survey. Of these, 81 completed the survey and were included in the analysis. Female respondents were younger and more frequently reported a glove size of 6.5 or less. Surgeon-level characteristics, including gender, age, glove size, case volume, region, and practice setting, were not significantly associated with preferred energy devices. Device availability in the operating room was the only characteristic associated with preferred energy devices (P-value = .0076). Other device-level characteristics such as optimal thermal spread, reduced plume, ease of use, device reliability, and teachability had no statistically significant association with preferred energy devices.

Conclusion: Multiple advanced energy devices are available for use during gynecologic laparoscopy. These devices have varying energy profiles, thermal spread, and device size. Despite this diversity, only device availability in the operating room influenced the surgeon's preferred device selection.

Keywords: Energy devices; Ergonomics; Gynecology; Laparoscopy.

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Conflict of interests: none.

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