Is harmonic scalpel during laparoscopic cholecystectomy superior than clips and cautery technique? [PDF]
Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery, 2012 The standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy is usually performed using a monopolar electrocautery for dissection and clips for occlusion of the cystic duct and cystic artery.
Waal abd El Azem +4 more
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Comparing a vessel sealing system with the conventional technique in axillary lymph node dissection for primary breast cancer [PDF]
Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2023 :Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of the newest bipolar vessel sealing system (BVSS; LigaSure™ Small Jaw) to that of conventional technique in axillary dissection. Patient and Methods: Eighty-nine patients with breast cancer
Mohamed Kamel +3 more
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BMC Surgery, 2022 Background In locally advanced breast cancer, axillary lymph node dissection remains a pivotal component of surgical therapy. Apart from this, it has been mostly replaced by sentinel node biopsy.
V. Wienerroither +6 more
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Dual-band pin-patch antenna for wi-fi applications [PDF]
, 2008 The pin-patch antenna provides a low-profile monopolar element suitable for wireless access point requirements. This design concept is extended here to provide dual-band operation.
Callaghan, Peter, Batchelor, John C.
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Aerosol Production with Surgical Instrumentation: Implications for Head and Neck Surgery in the COVID-19 Era [PDF]
, 2022 Evaluating the aerosolization of droplets from surgical instruments to assess the implications of surgery in SARS-CoV-2 transmission for both patients and providers. Cadaver study. Outpatient surgery center.
LeConte, Bailey +7 more
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Cystic Artery Control with Bipolar Electrocauterization During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Lietuvos Chirurgija, 2023 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a widely practiced procedure for symptomatic cholelithiasis. Haemostasis of cystic artery can be achieved with clips electrocautery and ultra modern vessel sealing energy devices.
Sajid Iqbal, Saima Tabassum
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Bipolar versus monopolar transurethral prostate resection: Comparison of hemodynamic and biochemical changes [PDF]
, 2014 Background and aimTransurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the standard procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia which is the most common non-malignant disorder of the prostate, affecting over 50% of the elderly male population ...
El Saied Hafez, Mohamed Hafez +4 more
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Breast reconstruction in a patient with an implanted deep brain stimulator
JPRAS Open, 2020 Summary: Deep brain stimulators (DBSs) are sometimes used to treat refractory movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. When DBSs are implanted in a subcutaneous pocket in the chest region, breast reconstruction becomes a challenge because ...
Yukiyo Tsunekawa +4 more
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, 2022 Background: Monopolar electrocautery is an important tool for harvesting the pedicular internal thoracic artery (ITA) in cardiac surgery. The different power outputs of cautery may affect graft integrity and long-term patency.
Erkanlı, Korhan +11 more
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Effect of laparoscopic ovarian drilling on ovulation rate in women with clomiphene resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome [PDF]
New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 2023 Background: Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) is a surgical treatment that can stimulate ovulation in women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and especially those with resistance to clomiphene citrate (CC).
Sana Ansari +2 more
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