Open AccessResults of Li-Tho trial: a prospective randomized study on effectiveness of LigaSure(R) in lung resections
Author(s) -
Luca Bertolaccini,
Andrea Viti,
Anna Cavallo,
Alberto Terzi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezt445
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , medicine , lung , surgery
The role of electro-thermal bipolar tissue sealing system (LigaSure(®), (LS); Covidien, Inc., CO, USA) in thoracic surgery is still undefined. Reports of its use are still limited. The objective of the trial was to evaluate the cost and benefits of LS in major lung resection surgery.
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