Published in Surg Endosc on July 21, 2003
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Temperature safety profile of laparoscopic devices: Harmonic ACE (ACE), Ligasure V (LV), and plasma trisector (PT). Surg Endosc (2007) 1.35
The safety of energy-based devices in open thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomised study comparing the LigaSure™ (LF1212) and the Harmonic® FOCUS. Langenbecks Arch Surg (2012) 1.10
Laparoscopic nonanatomic hepatic resection employing the LigaSure device. JSLS (2005) 0.99
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Thyroidectomy with LigaSure. Surg Today (2011) 0.87
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Thermal spread and heat absorbance differences between open and laparoscopic surgeries during energized dissections by electrosurgical instruments. Surg Endosc (2009) 0.84
In vivo thermography during small bowel fusion using radiofrequency energy. Surg Endosc (2010) 0.82
Radiofrequency versus conventional diathermy Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy: a prospective, randomized study. Int J Colorectal Dis (2011) 0.82
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Large bowel injuries during gynecological laparoscopy. World J Clin Cases (2014) 0.78
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Efficacy of a half-grip technique using a fine tip LigaSure™, Dolphin Tip Sealer/Divider, on liver dissection in swine model. BMC Res Notes (2015) 0.75
The WoundWand and Its Novel Use in Burn Excision Surgery. Eplasty (2015) 0.75
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Comparison of the harmonic focus and the thunderbeat for open thyroidectomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg (2016) 0.75
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The use of bipolar cautery, laparosonic coagulating shears, and vascular clips for hemostasis of small and medium-sized vessels. Surg Endosc (1998) 2.02
Initial results with an electrothermal bipolar vessel sealer. Surg Endosc (2001) 1.62
Experimental study on heat production by a 23.5-kHz ultrasonically activated device for endoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (1999) 1.36
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Sealing of cystic duct with bipolar electrocoagulation. Surg Endosc (2001) 0.85
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The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery clinical practice guideline on the pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (2001) 2.21
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The utility of diagnostic laparoscopy for abdominal disorders. Audit of 120 patients. Arch Surg (1992) 1.56
Chemical composition of smoke produced by high-frequency electrosurgery in a closed gaseous environment. An in vitro study. Surg Endosc (1998) 1.56
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Ultrasonic dissection for endoscopic surgery. The E.A.E.S. Technology Group. Surg Endosc (1999) 1.42
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Potential hazards of excluded bowel and use of parenteral nutrition: a case report. Nutrition (1998) 1.39
"A rose by any other name ..." Minimal access or minimally invasive surgery? Surg Endosc (1993) 1.39
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The Gupta-Frank clamp for salpingo-oophorectomy at vaginal hysterectomy. Obstet Gynecol (1998) 1.38
"To each his own" will fall short of the mark in the next millennium. Surg Endosc (1999) 1.38
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Time-motion analysis of operation theater time use during laparoscopic cholecystectomy by surgical specialist residents. Surg Endosc (2004) 1.23
Comparative study of the holding strength of slipknots using absorbable and nonabsorbable ligature materials. Surg Endosc (1994) 1.23
Prophylactic postoperative nasogastric decompression. A prospective study of its requirement and the influence of cimetidine in 200 patients. Ann Surg (1985) 1.22
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Optimal port locations for endoscopic intracorporeal knotting. Surg Endosc (1997) 1.16
Influence of the optical axis-to-target view angle on endoscopic task performance. Surg Endosc (1999) 1.15
Technical review of the da Vinci surgical telemanipulator. Int J Med Robot (2012) 1.13
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Ergonomic principles of task alignment, visual display, and direction of execution of laparoscopic bowel suturing. Surg Endosc (2001) 1.09
Analysis of technical surgical errors during initial experience of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy by a group of Dutch pediatric surgeons. Surg Endosc (2004) 1.09
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Analysis of errors enacted by surgical trainees during skills training courses. Surgery (2005) 1.06
Prevention of lens condensation in laparoscopic surgery by lens heating with a thermos flask. Surg Endosc (2004) 1.04
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Minimal access surgery (MAS)-related surgeon morbidity syndromes. Surg Endosc (2005) 1.04
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Image display technology and image processing. World J Surg (2001) 1.03
Methods for improving performance under reverse alignment conditions during endoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (1999) 1.02
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Perceptual aspects of two-dimensional and stereoscopic display techniques in endoscopic surgery: review and current problems. Semin Laparosc Surg (2001) 1.02
Mechanical properties of the human abdominal wall measured in vivo during insufflation for laparoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc (2006) 1.02
Technology for minimal access surgery. Interview by Judy Jones. BMJ (1999) 1.01
Time for evidence-based minimal access surgery training--simulate or sink. Surg Endosc (2005) 1.01
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Dynamics of bile flow through the human choledochal sphincter following exploration of the common bile duct. World J Surg (1989) 0.98
Assessing the benefits of "gaze-down" display location in complex tasks. Surg Endosc (2004) 0.98
Optimization of the projection screen in a display system for minimal access surgery. Surg Endosc (2003) 0.98
The effect of alcohol on nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux. JAMA (1987) 0.98