New technology for the division of short gastric vessels during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. A prospective randomized trial. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Division of the short gastric vessels (SGV) is a standard component of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications (LNF) at our institution. This study compares our original method of vessel control, multifire clip applier (MCA) and sharp division, to the Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel LCS (LCS). Twenty consecutive patients were evaluated in a randomized prospective fashion. Times for SGV division and estimated blood loss (EBL) were recorded. Cost data represent patient charges for use of either the MCA or LCS and the charge for operative time. Use of the LCS produced a significant reduction in the time required for SGV division and in the charges to the patient. [table: see text] We feel it is important to divide the SGV in all LNFs, and LCS use can result in significant savings of time and money.

publication date

  • January 1, 1996

Research

keywords

  • Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopy
  • Stomach

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0029687340

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s004649910019

PubMed ID

  • 8711613

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 10

issue

  • 1