Randomized clinical trial of stapler hepatectomy versus LigaSure ™ transection in elective hepatic resection.

CONCLUSION: Stapler hepatectomy was associated with reduced blood loss and a shorter duration of operation than the LigaSure™ device for parenchymal transection in elective partial hepatectomy. Registration number: NCT01858987 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov). PMID: 30069876 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30069876?dopt=Abstract

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - August 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Fritzmann J, Kirchberg J, Sturm D, Ulrich AB, Knebel P, Mehrabi A, Büchler MW, Weitz J, Reissfelder C, Rahbari NN Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research