BiClamp® forcep liver transection versus clamp crushing technique for liver resection: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood loss and the requirement of blood transfusions during liver transection have been shown to correlate well with higher morbidity and mortality rates and a worse prognosis. Various devices for liver parenchymal transection have been developed to reduce intraoperative blood loss. The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BiClamp® forcep transection compared to a clamp crushing technique in patients undergoing liver resection.

Methods/design

This study will include patients 18 years and older scheduled for hepatectomy with hepatic vascular exclusion who give informed consent. A sample size of 48 patients in each randomization arm will be calculated to detect a difference in the reduction of blood loss of approximately 200 ml (90% powe

SUBMITTER: Chen JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4434524 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature