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[Plasma scalpel in pulmonary surgery].

G I Lukomskiĭ, I V Stupin, A S Kachikin

    Grudnaia I Serdechno-Sosudistaia Khirurgiia
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    The plasma scalpel CP-M effectively seals lung defects and cleans surgical sites in thoracic surgery. However, it requires combination with other methods for effective hemostasis of diffuse bleeding.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Devices
    • Plasma Physics
    • Surgical Innovation

    Context:

    • Investigating novel applications of plasma technology in medicine.
    • Evaluating the efficacy of the "Plasma scalpel CP-M" device in thoracic surgery.
    • Studying the biological effects of plasma irradiation on lung tissue.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the feasibility of using plasma irradiation for lung surgery.
    • To examine the morphology of plasma-induced wounds and subsequent healing processes.
    • To determine the clinical utility of the plasma scalpel in thoracic operations.

    Summary:

    • The plasma scalpel CP-M was utilized in canine experiments and 40 clinical thoracic surgeries.
    • Applications included cleansing the pleural cavity and operative wounds, hemostasis, and hermetic closure of lung defects.
    • The device proved effective for wound cleansing and lung defect sealing, but not for diffuse bleeding control alone.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates the potential of plasma scalpels for minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
    • Highlights the importance of combining plasma technology with traditional hemostatic methods for comprehensive surgical solutions.
    • Provides insights into the wound healing characteristics following plasma application in pulmonary surgery.

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