HP03A NOVEL AND SAFE DEVICE FOR HEPATIC PARENCHYMAL TRANSECTION DURING LIVER RESECTION: THE GYRUS PLASMAKINETIC PULSED BIPOLAR COAGULATION FORCEPS

The Gyrus PlasmaKinetic bipolar coagulation device has been described for use in most types of abdominal surgery. However, its use in liver resection has, to date, not been described. This study has been conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Gyrus PlasmaKinetic bipolar coagulation device during the parenchymal transection phase of both open and laparoscopic liver resections. A retrospective review was undertaken of 30 consecutive liver resections using the Gyrus Plasmakinetic pulsed bipolar coagulation device. The study period was from July 20, 2005 to November 1, 2006. Post-operative morbidity, mortality, and need for blood transfusion were measured. There were 18 males and 12 females. The average age was 54.8 +/- 13.8 yrs, with a range of 29 to 87 yrs. There were 27 open procedures and 3 laparoscopic procedures. Of these, there were 13 major resections (greater or equal to 3 segments) and 17 minor resections (