Ligasure Impact™ to Reduce Complications After Abdominoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundThe optimal dissection technique for flap elevation in abdominoplasty remains debated, particularly in high-risk patients after massive weight loss. The LigaSure Impact™ (LS) vessel-sealing system (Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) is an advanced energy device used across surgical disciplines to reduce morbidity. This meta-analysis compares LS with conventional techniques to assess its effectiveness in abdominoplasty.MethodA systematic literature search identified relevant studies comparing LS with standard methods. Primary outcome was the overall postoperative complications' rate; secondary outcomes included specific wound complications, operative time, and hospital stay.StatisticsA random-effects model was used for pooled analysis. Risk differences (RD) and 95% confidence intervals (

SUBMITTER: Giordano S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12738970 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature