Publications by authors named "Arredondo Mora Nicolas"
Use of a Bipolar Device (LigaSure) to Seal the Appendiceal Stump in Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy: 10-year Latin-American Experience.
Hernandez Leal Juan Arredondo Mora Nicolas Cetina-Narvaez Laura Daniela Orozco-Ricardo Mariana Lineth Rodriguez-Hurtado Angelica María
J Pediatr Surg
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the safety of using electrosurgical devices for closing the appendiceal stump during laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients, as there was limited knowledge on this technique.
- Conducted from 2012 to 2021 with 209 patients under 18 years old, the study found no cases of stump leakage and only a minimal rate of unrelated surgical site infections, suggesting favorable outcomes.
- The findings indicate that using a bipolar sealing device for appendiceal stump closure is feasible in children and warrants further research to confirm its efficacy and safety.