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BiClamp® forcep liver transection versus clamp crushing technique for liver resection: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Jiang-ming Chen, Wei Geng, Fu-bao Liu, Hong-chuan Zhao, Sheng-xue Xie, Hui Hou, Yi-jun Zhao, Guo-bin Wang, Xiao-ping Geng

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Trial report in Trials, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02197481 (BiClamp Forceps Liver Transection Versus Clamp Crushing Technique in Liver Resections), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT02197481 phase3completednot on this map

BiClamp Forceps Liver Transection Versus Clamp Crushing Technique in Liver Resections: A Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorThe Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityRan2014 to 2016Enrolled105ConditionsHepatobiliary DiseaseArmsClamp-Crushing technique, BiClamp forceps
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Jiang-ming ChenDepartment of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 678 Furong Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. chenjm10@126.com.
Wei GengDepartment of Liver Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 1630 Dongfang Road, Shanghai, 200127, China. gengwei1999@hotmail.com.
Fu-bao LiuDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. liufubao@163.com.
Hong-chuan ZhaoDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. zhc0117@sina.com.
Sheng-xue XieDepartment of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 678 Furong Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. xshx2000@hotmail.com.
Hui HouDepartment of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 678 Furong Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. hui0402@hotmail.com.
Yi-jun ZhaoDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. 13395690563@qq.com.
Guo-bin WangDepartment of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. ruisongwang@163.com.
Xiao-ping GengDepartment of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 678 Furong Road, Shushan District, , Anhui, Hefei, 230022, China. xp_geng@163.net.
Anhui Medical University · CNSecond Hospital of Anhui Medical University · CNShanghai Jiao Tong University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBlood loss and the requirement of blood transfusions during liver transection have been shown to correlate well with higher morbidity and mortality rates and a worse prognosis. Various devices for liver parenchymal transection have been developed to reduce intraoperative blood loss. The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BiClamp® forcep transection compared to a clamp crushing technique in patients undergoing liver resection. METHODS/

designThis study will include patients 18 years and older scheduled for hepatectomy with hepatic vascular exclusion who give informed consent. A sample size of 48 patients in each randomization arm will be calculated to detect a difference in the reduction of blood loss of approximately 200 ml (90% power and α = 0.05 (two-tailed)). The primary efficacy endpoint of the trial will be the total intraoperative blood loss based on the randomized dissection technique. The statistical analysis is based on the intention-to-treat population. Patients will be followed up on for three months for complications and adverse events. DISCUSSION: This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled, single-blinded, two-group parallel trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of BiClamp forcep hepatectomy versus clamp crushing for parenchymal transection during elective hepatic resection.

trial registrationThis trial was registered with Clinicaltrials.gov (identifier: NCT02197481 ) on 15 July 2014.

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Surgical EquipmentChinaClinical ProtocolsElective Surgical ProceduresEquipment DesignHepatectomyHumansIntention to Treat AnalysisPostoperative HemorrhageProspective StudiesResearch DesignSample SizeSingle-Blind MethodTime FactorsTreatment Outcome

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