Assessing organic material on single-use vessel sealing devices: a comparative study of reprocessed and new LigaSure™ devices
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07969-8
Abstract: Reprocessed devices must be thoroughly cleaned prior to sterilization to ensure efficacy of sterilization agents. Many single-use devices are not designed to be thoroughly cleaned. Interlocking design features inherent to LigaSure™ vessel sealing devices may… read more here.
Keywords: sealing devices; microscopy; vessel sealing; reprocessed devices ... See more keywords
A new method using a vessel-sealing system provides coagulation effects to various types of bleeding with less thermal damage
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08043-z
Abstract: Background Hemostasis is very important for a safe surgery, particularly in endoscopic surgery. Accordingly, in the last decade, vessel-sealing systems became popular as hemostatic devices. However, their use is limited due to thermal damage to… read more here.
Keywords: thermal damage; coagulation; new method; vessel sealing ... See more keywords
Retroperitoneal Lumboaortic Lymphadenectomy Using a Vessel-Sealing Device in 10 Steps.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.10.019
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE Lumboaortic lymphadenectomy is frequently performed in the surgical management of different gynecologic pelvic malignancies: cervical endometrial and ovarian cancer. The retroperitoneal access presents a real advantage, allowing direct access to vascular axes, thus… read more here.
Keywords: lumboaortic lymphadenectomy; vessel sealing; sealing device; lymphadenectomy using ... See more keywords
Use of Vessel-Sealing Devices during Vaginal Hysterectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.04.018
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the proper use of vessel-sealing devices during vaginal hysterectomy. DESIGN Educational video (Canadian Task Force classification level III). SETTING University hospital. INTERVENTION The video reviews the principles on the use of… read more here.
Keywords: sealing devices; use; vaginal hysterectomy; vessel ... See more keywords
Heat production during pulmonary artery sealing with energy vessel-sealing devices in a swine model.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa192
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Energy vessel-sealing devices are being increasingly utilized to seal pulmonary artery (PA) branches during lobectomy. Heat from these devices can potentially injure surrounding tissues. We evaluated heat production from devices in a live animal… read more here.
Keywords: sealing devices; energy vessel; vessel sealing; tissue ... See more keywords
Safe and Efficient Removal of Massive Head and Neck Vascular Malformations Using Vessel Sealing Energy Devices
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007295
Abstract: Abstract Large vascular malformations (VMs) pose several difficult clinical challenges to the plastic surgeon. Traditionally surgical dissection was labor-intensive and required a significant amount of time and technique. The advent of more advanced vessel sealing… read more here.
Keywords: vascular malformations; energy devices; resection; safe efficient ... See more keywords
Carotid artery bursting pressure and seal time after multiple uses of a vessel sealing device
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DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12648
Abstract: Objective: To determine any loss of function of a single‐use bipolar vessel sealing device after repeated sterilization and use on canine carotid arteries. Study design: Ex vivo; randomized block design (dog). Sample population: Carotid artery… read more here.
Keywords: carotid artery; bursting pressure; time; vessel sealing ... See more keywords
Ex-Vivo Evaluation of “First Tip Closing” Radiofrequency Vessel Sealing Devices for Swine Small Intestinal Transection
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9080445
Abstract: Simple Summary The study observed the burst pressure (BP), number of activations, and histological evaluation of ex vivo swine small intestinal loops transected by stapler, a single fulcrum radiofrequency vessel sealing (RFVS—Ligasure Atlas) device, and… read more here.
Keywords: caiman12 ligasure; vessel sealing; radiofrequency vessel; swine small ... See more keywords