Does LigaSure(TM) reduce fluid drainage in axillary dissection?
M Antonio, T Pietra, LG Domenico, D Massimo, R Ignazio, N Antonio, C Luigi Background – Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is an integral part of breast cancer treatment. It is required in about 60% of patients. The placement of a drain in the axilla after an operation is current surgical practice. Short surgical stay programs increase operating efficiency and reduce medical care costs, without compromising quality of care. LigaSureTM is a new haemostatic device that uses bipolar energy to seal vessels. The aim of this study was to determine whether axillary dissection with LigaSureTM reduces the time of wound drainage, the duration of surgical intervention and the volume of drainage after treatment. Patients and Methods This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial. 100 women with breast cancer who needed axillary dissection were randomized into the LigaSureTM or conventional axillary dissection group. Level I to III lymph node dissection was performed. A closed suction d
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