Safe use of ultrasonically activated devices based on current studies
Teruyuki Ogawa1, Ryohei Hattori, Tokunori Yamamoto
1Department of Urology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Expert Review of Medical Devices
|May 6, 2011
Summary
Ultrasonically activated devices (USADs) offer a faster, safer alternative to traditional surgical methods for controlling bleeding. These devices seal vessels effectively, reducing surgery time, blood loss, and hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Ultrasonically activated devices (USADs) are commonly used in surgery.
- They provide an alternative to suture ligation and surgical clips.
- USADs offer rapid and effective bleeding control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the mechanism of action for USADs.
- To evaluate the efficacy and clinical outcomes associated with USADs.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of USADs in surgical applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on USADs.
- Analysis of mechanisms including protein denaturation and coaptive coagulation.
- Comparison of USADs with traditional surgical methods.
Main Results:
- USADs effectively seal vessels, facilitating tissue cutting.
- They lead to reduced operating times and blood loss.
- Shorter hospital stays are associated with USAD use.
Conclusions:
- USADs are a valuable tool in open and laparoscopic surgery.
- Their mechanism provides efficient hemostasis with minimal complications.
- Understanding their benefits and limitations ensures appropriate surgical use.
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