Clinical study of LigaSure vessel sealing system for surgery in gastroenteric cancer

VernacularTitle:LigaSure血管闭合系统在胃肠癌手术中的应用
Author: Shutong ZHUANG ; Min XU ; Kai ZHENG ; Yuanzhi TANG ; Bin CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Gastrointestinal neoplasms; Surgical procedures,operative; LigaSure vessel sealing system
From: Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(14):28-29
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the value of LigaSure vessel sealing system for surgery in gastroenteric cancer. Methods From January to September 2009,44 cases of gastroenteric cancer were operated by using LigaSure vessel sealing system,including 13 cases of gastric cancer, 14 cases of colon cancer, 17 cases of rectum cancer. Laparoscopy was employed in 10 cases. Results All the cases were performed successfully. The operation time was 130-250 min, the blood loss was 50-250 ml, and the number of lymph nodes resected was 4-20. None of the cases had serious complications. Conclusion As an optimal hemostatic tool, LigaSure vessel sealing system is safe and feasible for gastroenteric cancer.