Surgical Applications
Liver Resection
Monopolar sealers are used in liver resections
Hepatic resection inherently carries the risk of significant blood loss for patients, resulting in additional cost due to transfusion and the potential for increased length of stay.1,* Medtronic Advanced Energy monopolar sealers use patented Transcollation® technology, a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline, to provide hemostatic sealing of soft tissue during hepatic surgery.2
Additional Clinical Benefits of Using Transcollation Technology
- May reduce the need for other blood management products during or after the procedure2
- Capable of sealing bleeding liver parenchyma without producing excessive charring or eschar2
- Reduces transfusion rates by minimizing intra-operative blood loss2
* Covance MedPAR report; length of stay has not been specifically correlated with the Aquamantys System.
References
- Covance report; 2009 MedPAR database based on ICD-9-CM Codes for 100% of Medicare beneficiaries.
- Geller DA, Tsung A, Maheshwari V et al. Hepatic resection in 170 patients using saline-cooled radiofrequency coagulation. HPB 2005; 7:208-213.
Pancreatectomy
Monopolar sealers are used in pancreatectomies
Pancreatectomies often result in post-operative pancreatic leaks, exposing patients to additional risks. Medtronic Advanced Energy monopolar sealers use patented Transcollation® technology, a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline, to provide hemostatic sealing of soft tissue on the resection plane and distal stump. This technology has been clinically shown to reduce post-operative pancreatic leaks following distal pancreatectomy.1
References
- Blansfield JA, Rapp MM, Chokshi RJ et al. Novel method of stump closure for distal pancreatectomy with a 75% reduction in pancreatic fistula rate. J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 16(3):524-528.
Partial Nephrectomy
Monopolar sealers are used in partial nephrectomies
Medtronic Advanced Energy devices use patented Transcollation® technology, a combination of radiofrequency (RF) energy and saline, to provide hemostatic sealing of soft tissue during surgery. During partial nephrectomy procedures, monopolar sealers are used for blunt dissection of renal parenchyma, treatment of the tumor bed and hemostatic sealing of tissue along the resection line. Transcollation technology has been clinically proven to reduce the need for renal clamping when used during partial nephrectomies.1
References
- Urena R, Mendez F, Woods M et al. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy of solid renal masses without Hilar clamping using a monopolar radiofrequency device. J Urology 2004; 171(3):1054-6.