LigaSure Vessel Sealing System for Small Bowel Transection During Roux Limb Construction

AbstractObjective:To evaluate the haemostatic efficacy and safety of the LigaSure vessel sealing system in major head and neck cancer surgery.Methods:This two-year, prospective study included 34 patients who underwent major head and neck cancer surgery at a university hospital. The LigaSure Precise handpiece and LigaSure 8 vessel sealing system were utilised as the primary means of haemostasis, except when sealing vessels larger than 7 mm in diameter. Surgical outcomes were evaluated. In addition, in each patient the diameter of the largest vein and artery sealed (all were >2 mm) was measured before sealing.Results:In all cases except one (33/34 patients), a sutureless technique was performed. Post-operative bleeding was observed in two cases. Thirty veins and 22 arteries were measured. The mean diameter of the largest sealed vein was 3.8 mm, while that of the largest sealed artery was 2.7 mm.Conclusion:Our experience indicates that the surgical technique described is safe and effective. The main advantages of the LigaSure system are that it simplifies the procedure and eliminates the need for clips and suture ligations.

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Usefulness of the LigaSure Vessel Sealing System During Superficial Lobectomy of the Parotid Gland

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.1001/archotol.131.5.413 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 131 (5) ◽

pp. 413 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Giuseppe Colella ◽

Amerigo Giudice ◽

Antonio Vicidomini ◽

Pasquale Sperlongano

Keyword(s):

Parotid Gland ◽

Vessel Sealing System ◽

Vessel Sealing ◽

Ligasure Vessel Sealing System

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Comparison of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System, Harmonic Scalpel, and Conventional Hemostasis in Total Thyroidectomy

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.otohns.2009.06.745 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 141 (4) ◽

pp. 496-501 ◽

Cited By ~ 78

Author(s):

Yoann Pons ◽

Jérome Gauthier ◽

Elsa Ukkola-Pons ◽

Philippe Clément ◽

Eric Roguet ◽

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Keyword(s):

Total Thyroidectomy ◽

Harmonic Scalpel ◽

Vessel Sealing System ◽

Vessel Sealing ◽

Ligasure Vessel Sealing System

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The Use of the LigaSure Vessel Sealing System in Esophageal Cancer Surgery

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.04.119 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 84 (6) ◽

pp. 2076-2079 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Atilla Eroglu ◽

Atila Turkyilmaz ◽

Yener Aydin ◽

Ali Fuat Erdem ◽

Mahmut Tokur ◽

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Keyword(s):

Esophageal Cancer ◽

Cancer Surgery ◽

Vessel Sealing System ◽

Vessel Sealing ◽

Esophageal Cancer Surgery ◽

Ligasure Vessel Sealing System

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The use of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System in thyroid surgery

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.otohns.2004.09.020 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 132 (3) ◽

pp. 487-489 ◽

Cited By ~ 57

Author(s):

Vassilios A. Lachanas ◽

Emmanuel P. Prokopakis ◽

Antonios A. Mpenakis ◽

Alexander D. Karatzanis ◽

George A. Velegrakis

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Complications ◽

Thyroid Surgery ◽

Operating Time ◽

Operation Time ◽

Vessel Sealing System ◽

Vessel Sealing ◽

Ligasure Vessel Sealing System ◽

Primary Means ◽

A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the role of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System (LVSS) (Valleylab, Boulder, CO) in thyroid surgery, with emphasis given to the duration of the procedure, as well as potential relevant postoperative complications. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGS: A prospective study was conducted from November 1, 2002 to October 31, 2003, on patients undergoing thyroid surgery with the use of LVSS device as the primary means of ligation. All patients' records were placed in a database. Efficacy of hemostasis, operation time, and postoperative complications were assessed. Results were compared with previous surgical procedures done by our team when the LVSS was not available. RESULTS: LVSS proved effective in providing ligation and hemostasis during thyroid surgery in 72 consecutive patients. There was a mean reduction in operating time of 23 minutes compared with previous surgical thyroid procedures. Transient hypocalcaemia occurred in 4 subjects (5.55%); one incidence of transient paresis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve was also observed. CONCLUSION: LVSS proved quite a reliable and safe device in thyroid surgery; it provided sufficient hemostasis and reducing operative time.

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