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Application of Hemostatic Devices in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

Application of Hemostatic Devices in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

Published on: April 19, 2022

Tumor Hemorrhage.

Naillid Felipe¹, Samantha Kerester¹

¹Emergency Department, New York University Langone Health, 545 1st Avenue, Room 6R, New York, NY 10016, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

|July 3, 2025

Summary

Cancer patients frequently experience bleeding, ranging from minor oozing to catastrophic hemorrhage. Prompt control using pressure, packing, and hemostatic agents, alongside resuscitation and potential interventions, is crucial for managing bleeding emergencies in critically ill cancer patients.

Keywords:

Bleeding cancer patient Oncological hemorrhage Tumor hemorrhage

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Emergency Medicine
Hematology

Background:

Bleeding is a frequent and potentially life-threatening complication in cancer patients.
Hemorrhage in cancer can manifest as low-volume oozing, episodic major bleeding, or acute catastrophic events.
Effective management requires a multi-faceted approach addressing resuscitation and hemorrhage control.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the critical steps for managing bleeding in cancer patients presenting to emergency settings.
To emphasize the importance of prompt hemorrhage control and resuscitation strategies.
To guide emergency medicine providers in clinical decision-making for cancer-related bleeding.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on managing hemorrhage in oncology patients.
Discussion of resuscitation principles including airway management and blood product administration.
Outline of immediate bleeding control techniques: pressure, packing, and local hemostatic agents.
Consideration of advanced interventions such as endoscopic or surgical procedures for persistent bleeding.

Main Results:

Immediate control of bleeding is paramount, utilizing pressure, packing, and hemostatic agents.
Resuscitation with airway management and blood products is essential for critically ill patients.
Endoscopic or surgical interventions may be necessary for refractory hemorrhage.
Prioritizing patient care goals is vital for guiding clinical management decisions.

Conclusions:

Management of bleeding in cancer patients requires a rapid, systematic approach.
A combination of resuscitation, direct hemostasis, and potentially invasive procedures is often necessary.
Emergency medicine providers must tailor interventions based on patient status and care goals.