Laparoscopic appendectomy using the LigaSure™ vessel sealing system

Horng Ren Yang; Yu Chun Wang; Ping Kuei Chung; Long Bin Jeng; Ray Jade Chen

doi:10.1089/lap.2005.15.353

Laparoscopic appendectomy using the LigaSure™ vessel sealing system

Horng Ren Yang, Yu Chun Wang, Ping Kuei Chung, Long Bin Jeng, Ray Jade Chen

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Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is increasingly being employed to treat acute appendicitis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing System (Valleylab, Boulder, CO) in laparoscopic appendectomy. Patients and Methods: Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed using the LigaSure system in 15 patients who had a preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Results: In two patients, the operation was converted to open appendectomy. The mean operative time was 47 minutes (range, 22-120 minutes). There was no evidence of any complications related to the use of the LigaSure system. Neither surgical endoclips nor an endostapler were used in any patient. Conclusion: Laparoscopic appendectomy using the LigaSure system is a safe and efficient procedure for acute appendicitis. Use of the LigaSure system in laparoscopic appendectomy may simplify the operative procedure and reduce the operative time.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	353-356
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/lap.2005.15.353
Publication status	Published - Aug 2005
Externally published	Yes

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