Prospective analysis of the sealing ability of the ENSEAL® G2 Articulating Tissue Sealer and transector on human mesenteric vessels in colorectal surgery

Balachandran, Banujan; Melich, George; Mustafa, Taha; Marecik, Sławomir; Prasad, Leela M.; González, Miguel; Sulo, Suela; Dabbous, Firas; Park, J. J.

doi:10.1007/s10151-017-1584-1

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“…On the other hand, tissue and vessel sealers are updated and safe instruments, since they feature the real-time identification of the tissue to be cut. For this reason, sealers allow a uniform compression of tissues and vessels, essential for satisfying surgical outcomes [ 4 , 5 , 8 ].…”

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“…Several studies have addressed the impact of these technologies on different kinds of general and specialized surgeries, showing similar data regarding efficacy and safety. However, there is a scant amount of evidence regarding the possible benefits or disadvantages of such categories of devices in gynecologic laparoscopy, although a minimally invasive laparoscopy represents the gold standard approach in over the 70% of procedures for uterine and adnexal benign pathologies [ 8 ].…”

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Ascertaining the Effects of Tissue Sealers on Minor Laparoscopic Procedures between Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Background and Objectives: The type of instrumentation used during laparoscopic surgery might impact on the learning curve of resident surgeons. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in operator satisfaction and surgical outcomes between tissue sealers and classic bipolar instruments during gynecological laparoscopies performed by residents. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study conducted at two tertiary university hospitals between March 2019 and March 2021, on consecutive procedures: salpingo-oophorectomies (Group 1) and salpingectomies (Group 2), subdivided according to the utilized device: radiofrequency tissue sealers (Groups A1 and A2) or bipolar forceps (Groups B1 and B2). Results: 80 procedures were included. Concerning salpingo-oophorectomies, better visibility (8.4 ± 0.8 vs. 7.3 ± 0.9; p = 0.03), reduced difficulty (5.4 ± 1.2 vs. 7.0 ± 1.4; p = 0.02), improved overall satisfaction (9.2 ± 0.4 vs. 7.6 ± 1.0; p = 0.02) and reduced procedure time (7.8 ± 3.4 vs. 12.6 ± 3.1; p = 0.01) were reported by residents using tissue sealers. Intraoperative blood loss (12.2 ± 4.7 mL vs. 33.2 ± 9.7 mL; p = 0.01) and 24 h postoperative pain (4.5 ± 1.1 vs. 5.7 ± 1.8; p = 0.03) were lower in group A1 than B1. For salpingectomies, a significant reduction in duration was found in A2 compared to B2 (7.2 ± 3.4 min vs. 13.8 ± 2.2 min; p = 0.02). Tissue sealers enhanced visibility (8.1 ± 1.1 vs. 6.7 ± 1.4; p = 0.01), difficulty (6.5 ± 1.1 vs. 7.5 ± 0.9; p = 0.04) and improved satisfaction (9.3 ± 0.5 vs. 7.5 ± 0.6; p = 0.01). Moreover, hemoglobin loss and postoperative pain were reduced in A2 relative to B2 [(8.1 ± 4.2 % vs. 4.5 ± 1.1%; p = 0.02) and (5.1 ± 0.9 vs. 4.1 ± 0.8; p = 0.03), respectively] Conclusions: The use of sealing devices by residents was related to reduced difficulty as well improved visibility and overall satisfaction, with improved surgical outcomes.

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confidence: 99%