The THUNDERBEAT system for tissue dissection and vascular control in laparoscopic splenectomy |
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| Authors: | Silvia Ceccanti Ilaria Falconi Simone Frediani Alessandro Boscarelli Marco Catani |
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| Institution: | 1. Pediatric Surgery Unit, Policlinico Umberto, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy;2. Emergency Department, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy |
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| Abstract: | The advent of new energy sources for hemostasis has greatly facilitated advanced laparoscopic procedures. We describe a straightforward technique of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) accomplished using the THUNDERBEAT? system (TS) (Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Tokyo, Japan) as the sole means of tissue dissection and hemostasis in two patients aged 19 and 6 years, respectively. The specimens were removed intact via a Pfannenstiel incision. Total operative time was 165 and 150?min, and length of hospital stay was three and 4 d, respectively. The TS is an appealing and reliable alternative to currently available energy devices, allowing fast dissection and secure hemostasis during laparoscopic splenectomy. |
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| Keywords: | Laparoscopic splenectomy three-trocar technique THUNDERBEATTM system vessel sealing device children |
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