Harmonic dissection of the cystic artery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Report of 800 cases
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜胆囊切除术中超声刀直接处理胆囊动脉(附800例报告)
- Author:
Maojun GE
;
Jianping HUANG
;
Haiyang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscope;
Gall bladder;
Artery;
Harmonic scalpel
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of harmonic dissection of the cystic artery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods Clinical data of 800 cases of LC from July 1999 to December 2000, in which a harmonic scalpel was used to directly coagulate and sever the cystic artery, were retrospectively analyzed. Results The surgery was completed smoothly in all the cases, without intra-or post-operative bleeding at the stump of the cystic artery. Pathological section examinations under microscope showed that high temperatures achieved by harmonic scalpel were great enough to make the arterial walls coagulated and the arterial lumens obstructed. Conclusions Harmonic dissection of the cystic artery in LC is safe and reliable.
