Esophageal Cancer

Researchers from Ataturk University, Medical Department describe findings in esophageal cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 29th, 2008

"In this clinical study we investigated the use and results of the LigaSure Vessel Sealing Sytem (LVSS) (Valleylab,Boulder, CO) compared with conventional surgery in esophageal cancer resection. Description. The LVSS (Valleylab) is a device with a hemostatic design frequently used in abdominal surgery," scientists writing in the journal Annals of Thoracic Surgery report.

"Sixty patients (n = 30 in each group) with esophageal cancer from a single center were evaluated to undergo esophagectomy using either the LVSS or conventional clamping methods. The main outcome measures (ie, operating time, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative course) were then...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-01-29)

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