Snip-electrocoagulation technique versus clamp-crashing technique for parenchyma transection in liver resection: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nowadays, much effort has been made to optimize the technique for liver parenchyma transection to reduce intrasurgical hemorrhage and complications. Here we intent to introduce a novel method for sharp liver parenchyma transection using scissors and bipolar electrocoagulator (named the snip-electrocoagulation technique, SET) and compare it with the classical clamp-crushing technique (CCT).

Methods

In this retrospective study, 98 patients were divided into either the SET group or the CCT group. The total inflow occlusion time, total surgery time, intrasurgical blood loss and transfusion, morbidity, mortality, hospital stay, and the narrowest tumor-free margins were compared.

Results

Background characteristics in the two groups were comparable, and the differ

SUBMITTER: Xiao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7333152 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature