Abstract
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes with the use of a saline-coupled bipolar sealer during liver resection. Methods 101 patients underwent liver resection for primary hepatic carcinoma at the People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from August 2015 to December 2016. The patients were divided into two groups according to whether the Aquamantys® system was used or not. In group A (n=62) the clamp crushing technique was used for liver parenchymal transection. In group B (n=39) the Aquamantys® system was used. The intraoperative and postoperative complication rates were compared. Results The operation time in group B was significantly longer than group A (216.4 min vs. 253.5 min, P 0.05) between the 2 groups, and no death was observed. Conclusion The use of a saline-coupled bipolar sealer (Aquamantys®) in liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma was associated with less intraoperative blood loss and was better for the patients' postoperative recovery. Key words: Bipolar radiofrequency ablation system; Clamp crush technique; Liver cancer; Liver resection
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