title: Comparison of the harmonic scissors and endostapler in laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy.
abstract: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 29 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy to compare outcomes using the endostapler (15 women) versus harmonic scissors (14). Both instruments resulted in similar outcomes with regard to operating room time, blood loss, and hospital stay. The harmonic scissors have the advantage of decreasing patient cost compared with the stapler.
authors.affiliation: Gynecologic Teaching Unit, Grant Medical Center, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Simpkins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000601:surgery; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D016896:Treatment Outcome