Re: Supracervical Hyst?

From: ainsron (ainsron@sbcglobal.net)
Fri Dec 16 10:56:14 2005


I use the 5 or 10 mm Gyrus PK bipolar down to and including the uterine arteries, then morcelate. I use the harmonic scalpel to come across the cervix, sometimes unipolar scissors on cutting current. I have recently started using the 5mm LigaSureT Lap by Valley Lab instead of the PK and actually like it better than the PK, it doesn't stick to the pedicles. The only problem I've noticed with it is that sometimes it slips off the pedicle while cauterizing, probably due to swelling in the tissue as it desiccates. If you hold steady pressure, rather than relying on the lock it seems to hold the tissue better.

Ronald E. Ainsworth, MD, FACOG

-----Original Message----- From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Rafael Haciski Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 8:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Re: Supracervical Hyst?

What is the feeling of the assorted experts on the relative values/benefits of these different technologies: .. bipolar cautery with built in cutter blade (Everest?) .. harmonic scalpel .. Gyrus

Personally, I have used the bipolar system for 20 years and am very happy with it. The bipolar forceps with built in cutter speed things up and hemostasis is excellent - never had a problem with that.

Harmonic scalpel seems to produce undue bleeding in my hands, even with appropriate mode selection, lack of tension, slow vaporization, etc.

Gyrus I have not used but am looking forward to trying.

Rafael C. Haciski MD FACOG Palmetto FL

On Dec 15, 2005, at 13:45, ENDODOK@aol.com wrote:

Call your Gyrus rep and ask for the LSH CD. The procedure is remarkably simple

JGB





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