A Prospective Single Centre Observational Study on Energy Devices in Colorectal Surgery
https://doi.org/10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-4-106-119
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Advances in colorectal surgery include energy devices for precise dissection and hemostasis. This observational study evaluates the ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery in colorectal surgeries, analyzing intra- and postoperative parameters to inform decisions and best practices.
METHODS: Prospective observational study at a tertiary center (12/19/2022–09/30/2024). Data collected and analyzed with SPSS 23.
RESULTS: Comparable groups in baseline characteristics. There were no significant differences in operative time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative drainage (48h), or hospital stay between the ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery.
CONCLUSION: The ultrasonic scalpel and electrocautery are valuable tools for dissection and hemostasis in colorectal surgery, crucial for effective and safe minimally invasive approaches. Long-term effects should be determined. Study approved (IEC2:474/2022) and registered (CTRI/2022/12/048254).
Supporting agencies: no funding has been received from the external sources for this study and all the charges incurred during the study are covered withing the normal treatment protocol of the hospital under MAHE, Manipal.
About the Authors
J. Sanderwale
Kasturba Medical college, MAHE
India
India
Joanna Sanderwale
Manipal, Karnataka
A. Kudva
Kasturba Medical college, MAHE
India
India
Annappa Kudva
Manipal, Karnataka
J. Abraham Jacob
Kasturba Medical college, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka, India
India
India
Dr. Jithin Abraham Jacob — working as Assistant professor in the Department of General Surgery
Manipal, Karnataka
Ph: 00919632883146
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Sanderwale J., Kudva A., Jacob J.A. A Prospective Single Centre Observational Study on Energy Devices in Colorectal Surgery. Koloproktologia. 2025;24(4):106-119. https://doi.org/10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-4-106-119
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