OBJECTIVE We modified the LigaSure vessel sealing into a two-step technique without using Endo-GIA stapler for the secondary splenic pedicle control in laparoscopic splenectomy (LS). This study evaluated the efficacy and safety outcomes of this technique. METHODS Patients (n = 105) scheduled for elective LS were consecutively and prospectively enrolled, including 24 males and 81 females, with...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES In this study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of using the LigaSure sealing system (Valleylab, Boulder, Colorado) for laparoscopic decortication of symptomatic hilar renal cysts. METHODS Seventeen patients underwent laparoscopic decortication of hilar renal cysts with the LigaSure system. Our study included only symptomatic, Bosniak type 1, simple and symptomat...

CONTEXT LigaSure™ is considered safe in performing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). However, no data are available regarding the possible damage of tissues at the resection margins and the impact thereof on histologic margin assessment. OBJECTIVE This study compares the degree of histologic damage to the resection margins when using LigaSure™ (Group 1) or traditional ligature (Group 2). METHOD...

BACKGROUND Newer, energy-based devices like the ultrasonic coagulator (Harmonic Scalpel, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, OH) and the LigaSure vessel-sealing system (Valleylab, Boulder, CO) are increasingly being used in advanced laparoscopic procedures. Use of these devices has resulted in shorter operative time, less blood loss, and lower conversion rates. We present our experience wit...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare three different new bipolar energy modalities and classic bipolar in vivo for tissue thermal spread. MATERIAL AND METHOD This prospective, randomized, single-blind study was conducted between Septemsber 2012 and July 2013. Eighteen patients aged 40-65 years undergoing hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy for benign etiology were included in t...

Hemorrhoids are one of the most common anorectal disorders. Conventional hemorrhoidectomy is the most commonly practiced surgical technique. Stapled hemorrhoidectomy (procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids [PPH]) and Ligasure hemorrhoidectomy are newly developed methods for the surgical management of hemorrhoids. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of these t...

BACKGROUND In hepatic resection for liver tumors, reducing operation time and blood loss are important for postsurgical complication prevention. This study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of the LigaSure Small Jaw (Covidien, Boulder, CO) with those of the Cavitation Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) system (Integra Life Sciences, Plainsboro, NJ) in hepatic surgery. METHODS We enro...

In the present study the Authors tried and assess the advantages of the standard sutureless thyroidectomy performed by the Ligasure Vessel Sealing System, thanks to the use of the dedicated Precise handle. The Authors compared the efficacy of haemostasis and the economical impact of the device, in terms of drug administration and costs. The Authors comparatively analyzed 120 total extracapsular...

Objective: To determine whether harmonic scalpel has any advantage over Ligasure tonsillectomy or not in terms of blood loss, duration surgery, pain scores and slough separation time. Study Design: Double Blind Cross Sectional study. Setting: Faisalabad Medical University Affiliated Institutions. Period: January to June 2022. Material & Methods: Seventy patients total were selected divided ...

This study is to evaluate a novel Quantum Molecular Resonance energy device as laparoscopic bipolar vessel sealer. The majority of conventional energy-based sealing devices utilize at frequencies between 300 kHz and 500 kHz. use such has disadvantages including unintended damage surrounding tissues excessive surgical smoke production. Here, we developed source using (QMR) 4–64 MHz combined this...