Ultrasonic scalpel versus electrocautery for internal mammary artery harvesting: a meta-analysis

Kaneyuki, Daisuke; Patil, S.; Jackson, Julian; Ahmad, Danial; Plestis, Konstadinos A.; Guy, T. Sloane; Massey, H. Todd; Entwistle, John W.; Morris, Rohinton J.; Tchantchaleishvili, Vakhtang

doi:10.1007/s11748-023-01943-6

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“…The hook, blade, and shear types depend on the shape of the tip, with the shear-tip providing easy dissection and stable cutting. Several studies have been conducted on hook-type Harmonic scalpels (clipless or not), yielding similar results to those achieved using electrocautery ( 33 , 34 ). The shear-tip Harmonic scalpel can secure up to 7 mm of blood vessels, has excellent precision and multifunctionality, and can achieve advanced hemostasis ( 35 ).…”

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