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Clipless Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using Harmonic Scalpel Versus Conventional Method in Day Surgery

NCT01139385 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 218

Last updated 2015-03-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The aim of this study was to compare between the safety and efficacy of the harmonic shears and the commonly used clip technique in achieving safe closure and division of the cystic duct in the laparoscopic cholecystectomy in day surgery setting

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Harmonic scalpel

The Cholecystectomy is performed using only Harmonic Scalpel to mobilize the Cholecystis and to close the cystic duct and the cystic artery

PROCEDURE

Traditional

The cholecystectomy is performed using Harmonic Scalpel to mobilize the cholecystis and the cystic duct and the cystic artery are closed by titanium clips

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Roma La Sapienza

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-01-31
Primary Completion
2014-02-28
Completion
2014-02-28

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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