Caihui Zhu, Yuyan Na, Xiujun Cheng, Xiaonan Tao, Pengyao Xie, Lei Chen, Hui Zhao, Jian Qiu, Xiaodong Gu, Jianbin Xiang, Kefu Liu
BACKGROUND: The use of high-frequency electric welding technology for intestinal end-to-end anastomosis holds significant promise. Past studies have focused on in vitro, and the safety and efficacy of this technology is uncertain, severely limiting the clinical application of this technology. This study investigates the impact of compression pressure, energy dosage, and duration on anastomotic quality using a homemade anastomosis device in both in vitro and in vivo settings. METHODS: Two hundred eighty intestines and 5 experimental pigs were used for in vitro and in vivo experiments, respectively...
April 15, 2024: Surgical Endoscopy