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Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Using the LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing System
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Horng-Ren Yang, Yu-Chun Wang, Ping-Kuei Chung, Long-Bin Jeng, Ray-Jade Chen.
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques.
August 1, 2005,
15(4): 353-356.
doi:10.1089/lap.2005.15.353.
Horng-Ren Yang, MDDepartment of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Yu-Chun Wang, MDDepartment of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Ping-Kuei Chung, MDDepartment of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Long-Bin Jeng, MDDepartment of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Ray-Jade Chen, MDDepartment of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is increasingly being employed to treat acute appendicitis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing System (Valleylab, Boulder, CO) in laparoscopic appendectomy. Patients and Methods: Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed using the LigaSure system in 15 patients who had a preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Results: In two patients, the operation was converted to open appendectomy. The mean operative time was 47 minutes (range, 22–120 minutes). There was no evidence of any complications related to the use of the LigaSure system. Neither surgical endoclips nor an endostapler were used in any patient. Conclusion: Laparoscopic appendectomy using the LigaSure system is a safe and efficient procedure for acute appendicitis. Use of the LigaSure system in laparoscopic appendectomy may simplify the operative procedure and reduce the operative time.  This paper was cited by:LigaSure Vessel Sealing System in Laparoscopic Palomo Varicocele Ligation in Children and Adolescents Antonio Marte, Maria Domenica Sabatino, Micaela Borrelli, Pasquale Cautiero, Mercedes Romano, Antonio Vessella, Pio Parmeggiani Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Apr 2007, Vol. 17, No. 2: 272-275 Abstract | Full Text PDF | Reprints & PermissionsExploring new technologies to facilitate laparoscopic surgery: creating intestinal anastomoses without sutures or staples, using a radio-frequency-energy-driven bipolar fusion device J. F. Smulders, I. H. J. T. Hingh, J. Stavast, J. J. Jackimowicz Surgical Endoscopy. 2007, Vol. 21, No. 11: 2105 CrossRef |
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