“…Control of bleeding in LPN, is an active area of investigation since uncontrolled hemorrhage negatively affects the mortality and morbidity rates, as well as the convalescence period. Traditional surgical methods including suture, energy based coagulation systems, ligature and hemostatic clips can be used to handle bleeding (12,13). Available hemostatic agents include absorbable hemostats such as gelatin, collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose and active hemostats such as thrombin and fibrin sealants (16).…”