Monopolar diathermy versus a vessel-sealing device for reducing postoperative drain output after simple mastectomy: randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electrosurgical devices are commonly used during mastectomy for simultaneous dissection and haemostasis, and can provide potential benefits regarding vessel and lymphatic ligation. The aim of this prospective RCT was to assess whether using a vessel-sealing device (LigaSure™) improves perioperative outcomes compared with monopolar diathermy when performing simple mastectomy.

Methods

Patients were recruited prospectively and randomized in a 1 : 1 manner to undergo simple mastectomy using either LigaSure™ or conventional monopolar diathermy at a single centre. The primary outcome was the number of days the drain remained in situ after surgery. Secondary outcomes of interest included operating time and complications.

Results

A total of 86 patients were recruit

SUBMITTER: Keelan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946413 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature