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Application of Hemostatic Devices in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy
Published on: April 19, 2022
[History of haemostasis in surgery]
Gennaro Rispoli1, Corrado Rispoli
1U.O. Chirurgia - Osp. Ascalesi - ASL 1, Napoli, I. gennaro.rispoli@acoi.it
Abstract:
Haemostasis is an essential act in surgical procedures. Technical, physical and chemical devices' improvement in haemostasis is joined to the historical evolution of surgery. In ancient times haemostasis had also a magic and religious value. Simple but effective manoeuvres developed by medicine-men and barber-surgeons are used to control bleeding. Often their original intuitions anticipated scientific discoveries. Ancient haemostatic instruments and the way to use them represent the heritage of old and famous surgeons; some of these procedures are still used in operating rooms.
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