Comparison of Harmonic scalpel and Ligasure devices in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is one of the most preferred bariatric procedures in the world for surgical treatment of morbid obesity. The Harmonic scalpel (HS) and LigaSure (LS) are the most commonly used devices in laparoscopic surgery. As far as we know, there is no comparative study of the two energy devices in LRYGB for morbid obesity.

Aim

To compare the intraoperative performances of the two energy devices in LRYGB for morbid obesity.

Material and methods

The HS and LS were used in 43 and 42 cases, respectively. The patient demographics of both groups were comparable. The duration of the procedures (gastric pouch creation time and total operation time), quantity of bleeding (during gastric pouch creation and total quantities of bleed

SUBMITTER: Kirmizi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5397550 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature