| 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
| Instrument | Patients (n = 838) | % |
|---|---|---|
| LigaSure | 354 | 42.2% |
| Harmonic Scalpel | 118 | 14.0% |
| Endo GIA Stapler | 333 | 39.7% |
| Electrocautery & Scissors | 32 | 3.8% |
| Endoloops | 1 | 0.1% |
| Variable | Energy n = 503 n (%) | Non-Energy n = 335 n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-op: post-operative; LOS: length of stay. | |||
| Post-Op Anemia | 25 (4.9%) | 15 (4.5%) | 0.345 |
| Post-Op Transfusion | 4 (0.8%) | 1 (0.3%) | 0.653 |
| Bleeding | 43 (8.5%) | 27 (8.1%) | 0.275 |
| LOS (Mean ± SD) | 1.65 ± 1.73 | 1.72 ± 1.88 | 0.618 |
| Instrument | Cost |
|---|---|
| LigaSure + stapler | $1,744 |
| Harmonic Scalpel + stapler | $1,450 |
| Endo-GIA Stapler + reload | $699 |
| Endoloops | $60 |
| Electrocautery & Scissors | $0 |