Energy devices safety and impact on video-assisted thoracoscopic lung lobectomy postoperative course: monopolar electrocautery versus ultrasonic dissector

Energy devices safety and impact on video-assisted thoracoscopic lung lobectomy postoperative course: monopolar electrocautery versus ultrasonic dissector

Abstract Background This study aims to compare safety and impact of monopolar electrocautery and ultrasonic dissector (Harmonic ACE Plus®) on postoperative short-term outcomes after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy and lymphadenectomy for lung cancer. Methods We analyzed the prospective...

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Main Authors: Maria Cattoni, Nicola Rotolo, Elisa Nardecchia, Silvia De Maio, Lorenzo Dominioni, Andrea Imperatori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
VATS lobectomy
Energy device
Monopolar electrocautery
Ultrasonic dissector
Postoperative outcomes
Non-small cell lung cancer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01421-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01421-1

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