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University of Zurich |
Information provided by: | University of Zurich |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00517608 |
Monopolar electro surgery scissors (MES), electro thermal bipolar vessel sealer (BVS) and ultrasonically coagulating shears (UCS) are all applied in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. We aimed to compare the different devices with regard to dissection time, blood loss, technical aspects and costs.
Condition | Intervention |
Colorectal Disease |
Device: Laparoscopic colectomy |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 95 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion criteria: All patients undergoing laparoscopic left-sided colorectal resection.
Exclusion criteria: < 18 years no informed consent restricted communication abilities (language, mental illness)
Study ID Numbers: | 24-2005 |
First Received: | August 16, 2007 |
Last Updated: | August 20, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00517608 |
Health Authority: | Switzerland: Swissmedic |