Optimal closure method of five-millimeter trocar sites.

Background: Although many surgeons use absorbable sutures for skin closure of 5-mm trocar sites, effective alternative materials exist. We compared 5-mm trocar site closures using a vicryl suture (VS), cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (CTA), or skin tape (ST).

Methods: Patients rated wound pain and appearance at 1 and 6 weeks after surgery.

Comparison of thermal spread after ureteral ligation with the Laparo-Sonic ultrasonic shears and the Ligasure system.

Background And Purpose: The extent of lateral spread of tissue injury is important in the success of a primary anastomosis. We compared the injury produced by the Laparo-sonic Coagulation Shears and the Ligasure system.

Materials And Methods: Ureters were harvested from domestic farm pigs and ligated with the Laparo-sonic (N = 13) or Ligasure (N = 9) system.