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When a minimally invasive approach isn't possible, a total abdominal hysterectomy may be the best option.32 We offer the following devices to help perform the various steps of a total abdominal hysterectomy:
ENSEAL® Tissue Sealing Device, best in class bipolar technology for temperature-controlled vessel sealing, is ideal for key vascular structures and adnexal transection. The ENSEAL Tissue Sealing Device minimizes lateral thermal damage (approximately 1mm) while reducing char, smoke and sticking and is indicated for vessels up to 7mm in size.
HARMONIC WAVE® Coagulating Shears and HARMONIC ACE® Curved Shears use ultrasonic energy to cut and coagulate vessels and tissue with minimal lateral thermal spread and minimal thermal tissue damage. Together, they may be used for:
- Adnexal transection.
- Coagulation and transection of key vessels (IP, Uterovarion/uterine arteries).
The ECHELON FLEX™ 45 ENDOPATH® Stapler, provides uniform, consistent staple formation proximally-to-distally along the staple line, while also offering natural articulation.
Looking for procedure videos and specific instruction on our devices? Here are various materials and media for procedures and to explain and walk you through the proper steps for the use of our devices. For the full steps to use of any of our devices, please refer to the package insert.
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Want to learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive gynecological procedures? Here are a number of clinical studies comparing various minimally invasive hysterectomies and total abdominal hysterectomy in terms of efficacy, quality of life and the bottom line economics.
Johnson N, Barlow D, Lethaby A, et al. R. Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2005(1): CD003677.
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Sarmini OR, Lefholz K, Froeschke HP. A comparison of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy outcomes. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2005; 12(2): 121-24.
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Warren L, Ladapo J, Borah B, Gunnarson C. Open abdominal versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy: analysis of a large United States payer measuring quality and cost of care. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2009; 16(5): 581-8.
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