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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Advanced sealing and dissecting devices in laparoscopic adrenal surgery.

Leonardo Solaini, Luca Arru, Giulia Merigo, Matteo Tomasoni, Federico Gheza, Guido Alberto Massimo Tiberio

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Article in JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors.

Leonardo SolainiSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Pl.e Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy. leonardosolaini@gmail.com.
Luca ArruSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Giulia MerigoSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Matteo TomasoniSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Federico GhezaSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Guido Alberto Massimo TiberioSurgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study sought to analyze the impact of advanced sealing/dissecting devices on operative and postoperative outcomes in laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

methodPatients were divided into three groups according to the devices used during their procedures [electrothermal bipolar vessel system (EBVS), ultrasound shears (US), and monopolar electrocautery (ME)]. A comparison of the perioperative outcomes was performed.

resultsConversion rates and intraoperative and postoperative complication rates did not differ among the three groups. Major blood loss that required transfusion was registered in only two cases, all of which were performed with ME. Procedures with EBVS were shorter than those with US or ME. For left adrenalectomies only, operative times were similar for US and EBVS. The use of EBVS was found to be an independent predictor of decreased operative time.

conclusionThe use of advanced sealing devices was associated with reduced operative time, with particular benefits in left adrenalectomy. EBVS and US may provide better hemostasis than ME.

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AdrenalectomyAdultAgedAged, 80 and overElectrocoagulationElectrosurgeryFemaleHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesUltrasonic Surgical ProceduresYoung Adult

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PMCPMC3866068

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