Background For thirty years, the Harmonic scalpel has been used for precise dissection,
sealing and transection. There are numerous meta-analyses on individual surgical …

OBJECTIVE: To create evidence-based clinical practice guidelines based on a systematic
review of published literature regarding the risks and benefits of available preoperative …

Background As compared to conventional techniques, recent meta-analyses have reported
cost savings with Harmonic devices; however, only in thyroidectomy. Thus, the aim of this …

Background and Objectives: The ultrasonically activated scalpel is a surgical instrument that
is used in minimally invasive surgery to safely cut and seal vessels. This study reported the …

Vaginal hysterectomy is believed to have been first successfully performed in 1813. Most
women requiring a hysterectomy are candidates for the vaginal approach, and it should …

Abstract Purpose The Harmonic Ace ultrasonic scalpel has been popular in abdominal
surgery; however, only a few clinical studies have evaluated the efficacy of this device in …

BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the
gastrointestinal tract accounting for less than 1% of all gut tumors. GISTs occurring in the …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature to evaluate clinical and surgical
outcomes for technologies that facilitate vaginal surgical procedures. DATA SOURCES: We …

随着医学科学的发展, 腹腔镜手术因具有手术伤口较小, 恢复更快, 疼痛更少和肠功能恢复较早等
优点已在临床中广泛开展, 在妇科肿瘤治疗领域中发挥着越来越重要的作用 …

Vaginal hysterectomy seems to be the optimal access, but this method does not take a
worthy place in operative gynecology. In this study, a prospective comparison of 2 different …