Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 4, Number 1, February 2014, pages 6-9


Does the Use of Newer Technology to Divide the Mesoappendix Result in Less Bleeding? A Retrospective Analysis

Tables

Table 1. Instruments Used and Quantity
 
InstrumentPatients (n = 838)%
LigaSure35442.2%
Harmonic Scalpel11814.0%
Endo GIA Stapler33339.7%
Electrocautery & Scissors323.8%
Endoloops10.1%

 

Table 2. Perioperative Outcomes by Method of Division
 
VariableEnergy n = 503 n (%)Non-Energy n = 335 n (%)P value
Post-op: post-operative; LOS: length of stay.
Post-Op Anemia25 (4.9%)15 (4.5%)0.345
Post-Op Transfusion4 (0.8%)1 (0.3%)0.653
Bleeding43 (8.5%)27 (8.1%)0.275
LOS (Mean ± SD)1.65 ± 1.731.72 ± 1.880.618

 

Table 3. Cost
 
InstrumentCost
LigaSure + stapler$1,744
Harmonic Scalpel + stapler$1,450
Endo-GIA Stapler + reload$699
Endoloops$60
Electrocautery & Scissors$0