A Prospective Single Centre Observational Study on Energy Devices in Colorectal Surgery

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Koloproktologia

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Advances in colorectal surgery include energy devices for precise dissection and hemostasis. This observational study evaluates the ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery in colorectal surgeries, analyzing intra-and postoperative parameters to inform decisions and best practices. METHODS: Prospective observational study at a tertiary center (12/19/2022–09/30/2024). Data collected and analyzed with SPSS 23. RESULTS: Comparable groups in baseline characteristics. There were no significant differences in operative time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative drainage (48h), or hospital stay between the ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery. CONCLUSION: The ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery are valuable tools for dissection and hemostasis in colorectal surgery, crucial for effective and safe minimally invasive approaches. Long-term effects should be determined. Study approved (IEC2:474/2022) and registered (CTRI/2022/12/048254).

First Page

106

Last Page

119

DOI

10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-4-106-119

Publication Date

1-1-2025

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