Research and development of a new RF-assisted device for bloodless rapid transection of the liver: Computational modeling and in vivo experiments

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Efficient and safe transection of biological tissue in liver surgery is strongly dependent on the ability to address both parenchymal division and hemostasis simultaneously. In addition to the conventional clamp crushing or finger fr...

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Main Authors: Subirá Jorge, Sousa Ramón, Güemes Antonio, Cruz Ignacio, Gonzalez Ana, Grande Luis, Burdío José M, Navarro Ana, Berjano Enrique J, Burdío Fernando, Castiella Tomás, Poves Ignasi, Lequerica Juan L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Online Access:http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/8/1/6