Comparison of Nd:YAG Surgical Laser and Remorgida Bipolar Electrosurgery Forceps for Canine Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

Abstract

Novel techniques, such as laser and combined bipolar electrosurgical and cutting forceps aim to reduce surgery duration, complication rates and recovery time in laparoscopic surgery.

Ovário-histerectomia vídeo-assistida com único portal em cadelas: estudo retrospectivo de 20 casos

“…Ciência Rural, v.41, n.2, fev, 2011. operatória e período de convalescência mais curto, em comparação com os procedimentos cirúrgicos tradicionais (DEVITT et al, 2005;HANCOCK et al, 2005; VAN NIMWEGEN & KIRPENSTEIJN, 2007;FREEMAN et al, 2010).…”

Vessel sealing versus suture ligation for canine ovarian pedicle haemostasis: a randomised clinical trial

“…Previous studies evaluated different techniques for ovarian pedicle haemostasis in laparoscopic OVE procedures in dogs (van Nimwegen and others 2005, Mayhew and Brown 2007, van Nimwegen 2007, Öhlund and others 2011), amongst which VSDs have successfully been used. They not only do reliably seal large vessels (up to and including 7 mm), but also rely on a feedback-controlled response system that automatically discontinues the electrocoagulation process when the tissue is adequately sealed (Richter and others 2006).…”

“…In laparoscopic OVE, different techniques for ovarian pedicle haemostasis have been evaluated and compared: extra-corporeal or intra-corporeal SL, vascular clips, monopolar and bipolar electrocoagulation, laser energy and VSDs (Harold and others 2003, van Nimwegen and others 2005, Mayhew and Brown 2007, van Nimwegen 2007, Öhlund and others 2011). …”

Evaluation of electrosurgery and titanium clips for ovarian pedicle haemostasis in video-assisted ovariohysterectomy with two portals in bitches

“…They used a multiple shot clip applier (which did not need to be removed from the abdominal cavity after each application to exchange clips) as well as an ultrasonic scalpel and a bipolar device that had a cutting blade, thus avoiding exchange with laparoscopic surgical scissors. As described by Van NINWEGEN & KIRPENSTEIJN (2007), deposition of adipose tissue in the mesovarium and morphological/physiological changes in reproductive structures can also increase the operating time by up to 34%, even using a bipolar system with a cutting edge during ovariectomized bitches. However, in all cases regardless of the group, surgical times remained acceptable, with adequate recovery of the patients and without moderate or severe post-operative complications.…”