Safety and efficacy of new integrated bipolar and ultrasonic scissors compared to conventional laparoscopic 5-mm sealing and cutting instruments

Daniel Seehofer,Martina Mogl,Sabine Boas-Knoop,Juliane K. Unger,Anja Schirmeier,Sascha S. Chopra,Dennis Eurich

Safety and efficacy of new integrated bipolar and ultrasonic scissors compared to conventional laparoscopic 5-mm sealing and cutting instruments

2012

Daniel Seehofer
Martina Mogl
Sabine Boas-Knoop
Juliane K. Unger
Anja Schirmeier
Sascha S. Chopra
Dennis Eurich

Background Hemostasis is a central issue in laparoscopic surgery. Ultrasonic scissors and bipolar clamps are commonly used, with known advantages with each technique.

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Laparoscopes
Ultrasonic sensor
Hemostasis
Laparoscopic surgery
Surgery
Electrosurgery
Medicine
Surgical scissors
maximum temperature
heat energy
pig model
burst pressure

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