LAPAROSONIC COAGULATING SHEARS - ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF HEMOSTATIC CONTROL OF UNSUPPORTED TISSUE

Authors
HOENIG DM CHROSTEK CA AMARAL JF
Citation
Dm. Hoenig et al., LAPAROSONIC COAGULATING SHEARS - ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF HEMOSTATIC CONTROL OF UNSUPPORTED TISSUE, Journal of endourology, 10(5), 1996, pp. 431-433
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
Journal of endourology → ACNP
ISSN journal
08927790
Volume
10
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Pages
431 - 433
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-7790(1996)10:5<431:LCS-AM>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
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.