Dm. Hoenig et al., LAPAROSONIC COAGULATING SHEARS - ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF HEMOSTATIC CONTROL OF UNSUPPORTED TISSUE, Journal of endourology, 10(5), 1996, pp. 431-433
Ultrasonic energy is now available as a hemostatic tool to aid dissect
ion during surgery, A new device, the Laparosonic Coagulating Shears (
LCS-Ethicon/Ultracision, N. Smithfield, RI), has been developed to all
ow hemostatic coagulation and division of tissue. We describe the mech
anism of action and its effects in the porcine model. In addition, we
compare this modality with conventional electrosurgery.