A new technique for performing hepatic resections utilizing a specially designed needle

A number of devices have been introduced in order to achieve a more accurate and bloodless transection of the hepatic parenchyma, ie, water jet knife, harmonic scalpel, or CUSA. [...]there is no danger of cutting the previous suture when penetrating the liver for the next suture.

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2003-06, Vol.185 (6), p.604
Main Authors: Lazaridis, Charalambos, Papaziogas, Basilios, Patsas, Aris, Papaziogas, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Canals
Ischemia
Liver cirrhosis
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Summary:A number of devices have been introduced in order to achieve a more accurate and bloodless transection of the hepatic parenchyma, ie, water jet knife, harmonic scalpel, or CUSA. [...]there is no danger of cutting the previous suture when penetrating the liver for the next suture.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9610(02)01427-7;S0002-9610(01)00698-5