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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Randomized clinical trial of vessel sealing system (LigaSure) in esophagogastric devascularisation and splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension. Am J Surg 2011; 41: 82-90.

Published: 21st December 2011

Authors: Yao SH, Wang WJ, Wang Q, Gao WC, Xiang HG, Hu ZQ et al. et al.

Conclusion

Use of the LigaSure device in this study that included 60 procedures reduced the duration of surgery and the blood loss (P<0.001).

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