Comparison of the efficacy and safety of two advanced vessel sealing technologies in total laparoscopic hysterectomy


Aykan Yuksel B., KARADAĞ B., Mulayim B.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, cilt.45, sa.11, ss.2220-2227, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jog.14096
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2220-2227
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: advanced bipolar energy device, laparoscopy, operative time, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, uterine weight
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: Adequately powered, randomized controlled studies evaluating efficacy and safety of advanced bipolar energy devices in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery are very few. We aimed to compare the two most commonly used devices in total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was carried out in the department of obstetrics and gynecology in an education and research hospital. One hundred thirty-two women who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications were included. Women with age younger than 18 years, suspected malignancy, stage 3–4 endometriosis and cervical/intraligamentary leiomyoma were excluded. Patients were randomized preoperatively to LigaSure or Articulating Enseal. One experienced surgeon performed all operations. Results: LigaSure was used in 67 patients and Enseal was used in 65 patients. Primary outcomes of the study were operative time (time from start of sealing and transection of the round ligament until completion of colpotomy) and total operative time (time from skin incision to skin closure). Secondary outcomes were intraoperative blood loss (blood lost during operative time period) and perioperative complications. Operative time was significantly shorter in LigaSure group (P = 0.001). Total operative time, intraoperative blood loss and perioperative complications were similar. When two groups were further classified according to uterine weight taking 300 g as cut-off value, operative time was significantly shorter in LigaSure group in both subgroups (P = 0.003 and P = 0.007). Conclusion: LigaSure use in total laparoscopic hysterectomy shortens operative time when compared with Enseal; without an apparent increase in intraoperative blood loss and perioperative complications. On the other side, total operative time remains unaffected.