Tissue-Welding Device: Considerable Advantages for Spleen Surgery Based on Histological and Cardiorespiratory Investigation

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Differences in wound edges following the use of various cutting methods. (a).Uneven wound edge of cut made with an electrocoagulator. (b).Smooth straight wound edge of cut made with a laser, yellow to black pigment accumulation (carbonization) near the wound edge (arrow). (c).Uneven wound edge of cut made with a tissue-welding device. (d).Uneven, torn wound edge of cut made with the radiofrequency device. (e).Smooth, slightly uneven wound edge of cut made with a scalpel.

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