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Published on: May 26, 2023
The Use of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Yugo Tanaka1, Shinya Tane1, Daisuke Hokka1
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.
Abstract:
Disturbance of the surgical view during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as a result of blood oozing from the wound surface of the access port may lead to additional stress on surgeons and is difficult to prevent. We used a wound edge protector with oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) rings for the wound surfaces of the access ports and eliminated the problem. Furthermore, no hemostatic procedure was required for the wound surface before wound closure because the ORC rings completely stopped wound surface bleeding during the operation. ORC rings enhanced protection of the thoracoscopic port and the quality of VATS.
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