Revista ABCd (São Paulo). 04 Jan, 2015

Total clipless cholecystectomy by means of harmonic sealing

Almino Cardoso RAMOS
Manoela Galvão RAMOS
Manoel dos Passos GALVÃO-NETO
Josemberg MARINS
Eduardo Lemos de Souza BASTOS
Natan ZUNDEL
DOI: 10.1590/S0102-67202015000100014

BACKGROUND:

In traditional laparoscopic cholecistectomy, the cystic duct and artery are commonly closed by metallic clips just before their division. Although the placement of these clips for occluding cystic artery and duct can be considered safe, biliary leaks and bleeding may occur especially by its dislodgement.

AIM:

To report a prospective case-series in total clipless cholecystectomy by means of harmonic shears for closure and division of the artery and cystic duct as well removal of the gallbladder from the liver.

METHODS:

Was evaluate a series of 125 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy where the sealing and division of cystic artery and duct was carried out only by harmonic shears. The intact extracted gallbladder was submitted to a reverse pressure test for assessment of the technique safety by means of CO2 insuflation.

RESULTS:

The most common indication for surgery was gallstones. The mean operative time was 26 min and all gallbladders were dissected intact from the liver bed. There was no mortality and the overall morbidity rate was 0.8% with no hemorrhage or leaks. The reverse pressure test showed that all specimens support at least 36-mmHg of pressure without leaking.

CONCLUSION:

The harmonic shears is effective and safe in laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a sole instrument for sealing and division of the artery and cystic duct. The main advantages could be related to the safety and decreased operative time.


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