Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Jun 2007
Comparative StudyLaparoscopic radical hysterectomy using pulsed bipolar system: comparison with conventional bipolar electrosurgery.
To compare the efficacy, results and complications of using the pulsed bipolar system (PlasmaKinetic; Gyrus Medical, Maple Grove, MN) and conventional bipolar electrosurgery (Kleppinger bipolar forceps; Richard Wolf Instruments, Vernon Hills, IL) in laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in the management of early invasive cervical carcinoma. ⋯ Our findings indicate that pulsed bipolar system is more effective in laparoscopic radical hysterectomy when compared with conventional bipolar electrosurgery. Pulsed bipolar system has advantage over conventional bipolar electrosurgery in less blood loss, shorter operative time, less postoperative complication and may offer an alternative option for patients undergoing laparoscopic radical hysterectomy.