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The role of vessel sealing technologies in laparoscopic surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18802904     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
With the advent of new technology, it is crucial to understand the mechanics of how instruments work to fully be able to utilize them and prevent injury. One of the cornerstones which makes laparoscopy possible is the use of vessel sealing instruments. Cutting, coagulation, and dissection are some paramount qualities of vessel sealing instruments; however, knowledge of the type of energy being used on tissue is of utmost importance. The various forms of energy vessel sealing instruments have advantages and disadvantages depending on the task. In the following text, monopolar, bipolar, and ultrasonic vessel sealing instruments for laparoscopic surgery are discussed at length. From how these instruments work to their cost, a detailed look at the available and most widely used laparoscopic vessel sealing instruments is reviewed. The accompanying illustrations are to aid in recognition and understanding of their use.
Authors:
Royshanda Smith; Resad Pasic
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical technology international     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1090-3941     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Technol Int     Publication Date:  2008  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-19     Completed Date:  2010-01-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9604509     Medline TA:  Surg Technol Int     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  208-12     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of OB/GYN and Women's health, University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Electrosurgery / instrumentation*
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Hemostasis, Surgical / instrumentation*
Laparoscopes*
Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*

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