Chondroprotection of articular cartilage integrity: Utilizing ultrasonic scalpel and hyperosmolar irrigation solution during cutting [PDF]
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage OpenObjectives: Ultrasonic (US) cutting of cartilage in orthopaedic surgery has received little attention despite its potential to reduce chondrocyte death which could enhance cartilage repair.
Nisreen Mohammed Al-Namnam +6 more
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A retrospective observational study of patients on maintenance hemodialysis receiving parathyroidectomy by ultrasonic scalpel [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2022 Background Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) remains a common complication in many patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Kidney Disease Improve Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2017 guidelines suggest that parathyroidectomy (PTX) should be performed in severe ...
Dan Gao, Fengqi Hu, Zhao Gao, Hai Yuan
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Ligation-free single scrotal incision orchiectomy with ultrasonic scalpel: Xinhua Zhang Procedure [PDF]
Journal of Men's Health, 2021 Background: To explore the efficacy and safety of a new type of testicular excision with ultrasonic dissector. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 69 patients with advanced prostate cancer undergoing orchiectomy in our hospital ...
Yan Li +4 more
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Hemostasis with the Ultrasonic Scalpel. [PDF]
JSLS, 2018 The ultrasonically activated scalpel is a surgical instrument that is used in minimally invasive surgery to safely cut and seal vessels. This study reported the experimental observations of the use of a laparoscopic ultrasonic scalpel, including its safety and feasibility. in sealing vessels of different diameters in an in vivo animal model during both
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Safety and efficacy of bipolar radiofrequency ablation device in hemostasis during thyroidectomy in comparison with ultrasonic scalpel: A comparative study [PDF]
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2019 Aim: Ultrasonic scalpel is one of the recent advances in surgical technology. The main limitation of their use is the cost. However, radiofrequency ablation device is a refined type of electrosurgical cautery that can be used with conventional reusable ...
Sadeq G Kadem, Majid H Alabbood
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Complete thoracoscopic retrieval of the left internal mammary artery using ultrasonic scalpel in High-Risk surgical patients: a case series [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground To explore the feasibility and safety of performing a complete thoracoscopic ultrasonic scalpel procedure to harvest the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) during minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in high-risk patients.
Xiuxiu Zhang +6 more
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Personalized 3D-printed osteotomy guide combined with an ultrasonic bone scalpel for precise periapical cystectomy: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryPeriapical lesions persisting after root canal treatment, particularly those radiographically suggestive of true cysts, often necessitate surgical management.
Jieying Li +11 more
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Fabrication, Structure and Mechanical and Ultrasonic Properties of Medical Ti6Al4V Alloys Part I: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti6Al4V Alloys Suitable for Ultrasonic Scalpel [PDF]
Materials, 2020 Yimin Li, Jia Lou, Yongzhi Chen
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An Enhanced Hemostatic Ultrasonic Scalpel Based on the Longitudinal-Torsional Vibration Mode
IEEE Access, 2021 This paper proposes an ultrasonic scalpel based on the longitudinal-torsional vibration mode to enhance the hemostatic ability. The concentrator of the proposed ultrasonic scalpel has been specially designed with spiral grooves to realize this vibration ...
Jinhua Li +5 more
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Impact of scalpel type on operative time and acute complications in thyroidectomies
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021 Introduction: Thyroidectomy is the most common surgery in the cervical region. Currently, several techniques are available for intraoperative hemostasis.
Tamires Santos Fraga +3 more
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