Impact of monopolar radiofrequency coagulation on intraoperative blood loss during liver resection

To evaluate the impact of using monopolar thermal coagulation based on radiofrequency (RF) currents on intraoperative blood loss during liver resection. A prospective randomised controlled trial was planned. Patients undergoing hepatectomy were randomised into two groups. In the control group (n = 1...

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Autores: Quesada, Rita, Poves, Ignasi, Berjano, Enrique|||0000-0002-3247-2665, Vilaplana, Carles, Andaluz Martínez, Anna|||0000-0001-8097-8110, Moll, Xavier|||0000-0002-2992-9361, Dorcaratto, Dimitri, Grande, L|||0000-0001-9146-9004
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:259964
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/259964
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1080/02656736.2016.1231938
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Bleeding
Cooled electrode
Liver surgery
Monopolar RF coagulation
Surgical resection
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Sumario:To evaluate the impact of using monopolar thermal coagulation based on radiofrequency (RF) currents on intraoperative blood loss during liver resection. A prospective randomised controlled trial was planned. Patients undergoing hepatectomy were randomised into two groups. In the control group (n = 10), hemostasis was obtained with a combination of stitches, vessel-sealing bipolar RF systems, sutures or clips. In the monopolar radiofrequency coagulation (MRFC) group (n = 18), hemostasis was mainly obtained using an internally cooled monopolar RF electrode.