Comparison of Different Cystic Duct Closure Methods in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Silk Suture, Surgical Clip, Harmonic Scalpel and PlasmaKinetic

Background: Harmonic Scalpel and PlasmaKinetic have become popular with the promise of quick and effective vascular control. Their excellent outcomes encouraged surgeons to use these instruments for closure of the bile ducts with little or no data, establishing their efficacy or safety. Aim: The aim...

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Main Authors: M. Tahir Ozer, Huseyin Sinan, Zafer Kilbas, A. Kagan Coskun, Armagan Gunal, Sezai Demirbas, Murat Kantarcioglu, A. Ihsan Uzar, Orhan Kozak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2012-06-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=15395