Preventive hemostasis is extremely important in endoscopic surgery. Ultrasonic dissectors are used very often. We tested the occlusion safety of bipolar forceps and ultrasonic dissector for porcine vessels. Thermographic videos showed maximum temperature up to 200 degrees C when using one ultrasonic dissector. The lateral damage zone in vivo and in vitro measured between 2 and 6 mm.

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