Comparison between LigaSure™ and Harmonic® in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single-Center Experience on 422 Patients

Background. New laparoscopic devices, such as electrothermal bipolar-activated devices (LigaSure™ (LS)) or ultrasonic systems (Harmonic® scalpel (HS)), have been applied recently to bariatric surgery allowing to reduce blood loss and surgical risks. The aim of this study was to retrospectively compa...

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Main Authors: N. Velotti, M. Manigrasso, K. Di Lauro, A. Vitiello, G. Berardi, D. Manzolillo, P. Anoldo, A. Bocchetti, F. Milone, M. Milone, G. D. De Palma, M. Musella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3402137