Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Apr 2006
Comparative StudyDifferential response of arteries and veins to bipolar vessel sealing: evaluation of a novel reusable device.
A variety of energy-based techniques for arterial and venous vessel ligation have recently been introduced. Using a porcine model we studied the efficacy of the novel reusable BiClamp versus the standard disposable LigaSure bipolar vessel sealing device. We also compared whether arteries respond differently than veins upon sealing. ⋯ Our study indicates that the BiClamp device is as appropriate as the LigaSure instrument to successfully ligate 2-7 mm arteries and veins, demonstrating supraphysiological bursting strengths and adequate lumenal fusion healing. However, veins are more prone to collateral tissue damage and inflammatory wall infiltration.