Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The objective of this study was to assess the efficient use of advanced energy devices by examining the impact of their usage frequency on surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomies. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A retrospective s...

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Main Authors: Hyunkyoung Seo, Seon-Mi Lee, Aeran Seol, Seongmin Kim, Sanghoon Lee, Jae-Yun Song
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/1978
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Seongmin Kim
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description <i>Background and Objectives</i>: The objective of this study was to assess the efficient use of advanced energy devices by examining the impact of their usage frequency on surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomies. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A retrospective study was conducted between 2020 and 2023 by a single surgeon. The patients’ medical records and surgical videos were reviewed. Cases were categorized into three groups based on the frequency of usage of advanced energy devices: Group 1 (≤10 uses), Group 2 (11–20 uses), and Group 3 (≥21 uses). The differences in blood loss, surgery time, and surgical outcomes among these groups were analyzed. This study was conducted as a single-center retrospective analysis. It included 126 patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy and provided informed consent for video recording. To evaluate the usage of advanced energy devices, anonymized surgical videos were reviewed, and outcomes were analyzed based on the frequency of usage of advanced energy devices. <i>Results</i>: The time required for surgery differed significantly among the three groups (<i>p</i> = 0.006). However, no significant differences were observed in the changes in hemoglobin levels or estimated blood loss (<i>p</i> = 0.255 and 0.053, respectively). Additionally, the application of hemostatic agents, the need for intraoperative or postoperative transfusions, and the use of intravenous hemostatic agents postoperatively showed no notable variation. Complication rates, including rates of hematoma, urinary tract injury, gastrointestinal injury, and infections necessitating reoperation, were also comparable. <i>Conclusions</i>: The findings suggest that the prudent and strategic use of advanced energy devices, rather than their frequent application, may improve surgical efficiency without increasing the risk of complications.
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spelling doaj-art-ee4bc2eef3c84b7185c59824963aa7002025-08-20T02:00:43ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442024-12-016012197810.3390/medicina60121978Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?Hyunkyoung Seo0Seon-Mi Lee1Aeran Seol2Seongmin Kim3Sanghoon Lee4Jae-Yun Song5Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 73 Inchon-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The objective of this study was to assess the efficient use of advanced energy devices by examining the impact of their usage frequency on surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomies. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A retrospective study was conducted between 2020 and 2023 by a single surgeon. The patients’ medical records and surgical videos were reviewed. Cases were categorized into three groups based on the frequency of usage of advanced energy devices: Group 1 (≤10 uses), Group 2 (11–20 uses), and Group 3 (≥21 uses). The differences in blood loss, surgery time, and surgical outcomes among these groups were analyzed. This study was conducted as a single-center retrospective analysis. It included 126 patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy and provided informed consent for video recording. To evaluate the usage of advanced energy devices, anonymized surgical videos were reviewed, and outcomes were analyzed based on the frequency of usage of advanced energy devices. <i>Results</i>: The time required for surgery differed significantly among the three groups (<i>p</i> = 0.006). However, no significant differences were observed in the changes in hemoglobin levels or estimated blood loss (<i>p</i> = 0.255 and 0.053, respectively). Additionally, the application of hemostatic agents, the need for intraoperative or postoperative transfusions, and the use of intravenous hemostatic agents postoperatively showed no notable variation. Complication rates, including rates of hematoma, urinary tract injury, gastrointestinal injury, and infections necessitating reoperation, were also comparable. <i>Conclusions</i>: The findings suggest that the prudent and strategic use of advanced energy devices, rather than their frequent application, may improve surgical efficiency without increasing the risk of complications.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/1978electrosurgeryenergy deviceslaparoscopic hysterectomypostoperative hemorrhage
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Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?
Medicina
electrosurgery
energy devices
laparoscopic hysterectomy
postoperative hemorrhage
title Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?
title_full Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?
title_fullStr Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?
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title_short Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?
title_sort does frequent use of advanced energy devices improve hysterectomy outcomes
topic electrosurgery
energy devices
laparoscopic hysterectomy
postoperative hemorrhage
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/1978
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