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The Thermal Safety Profile of a New Bipolar Vessel Sealing Device for Thyroid Surgery
Aman Prasad, BS, Medical Student; Jessica Durrant, MS, DVM; Daniel D. Smeak, DVM; Jason G. Newman, MD, Professor, Otorhinolaryngology
Bipolar electrocautery devices used to achieve intraoperative hemostasis carry risk of imparting thermal energy to adjacent tissue, leading to postoperative morbidity. The aim of this study was to compare a new vessel sealing device, the CoolSeal™ Reveal (Bolder Surgical, Louisville, Colorado), with an established industry standard device, the LigaSure™ Exact Dissector (Valleylab, Boulder, Colorado), to assess their safety and the extent to which they impart thermal damage to tissue during thyroid surgery.
Keywords: Reveal, LigaSure, thyroid, thyroidectomy
Thoracoscopic L Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants and Children
Steven S. Rothenberg, MD
Indications for pulmonary lobectomy in infants and children include cystic pulmonary adenomatoid mal- formation, congenital lobar emphysema, chronic infection, and malignancy. These procedures can now all be done thoracoscopically avoiding the short- and long-term morbidity of an open thoracotomy. In this article we describe the technique of thoracoscopic lobectomy as well as the preoperative and postoperative care.
Keywords: thoracoscopic, lobectomy, CPAM, bronchiectasis, infants, children, Trinity, Mini, 3 mm vessel sealer, 5 mm vessel sealer
A simplified, low power system for effective vessel sealing
Allison B. Lyle, Jenifer S. Kennedy, PhD, Dale F. Schmaltz, Aaron S. Kennedy. The International Society for Optic and Photonics (SPIE) 2015
Evaluation Of Adjacent Tissue Thermal Damage When Using The Low Power Justright Surgical® Vessel Sealing System
Suzanne M Yoder, MD. Jennifer Kennedy PhD, Allison Lyle, Alison Bendele. Emerging Technology Poster. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2016
Developing Neonatal Minimally Invasive Surgery: Innovation, Techniques, and Helping an Industry to Change
S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. February 2015, Volume 50 (Issue 2): pp 232–235 (IPEG 2014 Lecture)
Advances in Pediatric Surgical Education: A critical Appraisal of Two Consecutive Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Training Courses
Colin Gause, MD, Grace Hsiung MD, Ben Schwab, MD, Matthew Clifton, MD, Carrol Harmon, MD, PhD, Katherine Barsness, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. August 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 8)
Early Experience with a New 3mm Tissue and Vessel Sealing Device
Steven Rothenberg, MD, Saundra Kay, MD, Kristin Shipman, MD, William Middlesworth, MD, Angela Kadenhe-chiweshe, MD, Bethany Slater, MD, Steven Oh, MD. Poster. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014
Use Of 5mm Stapler In Infants And Children
Bethany J Slater, MD, Kristen Shipman, MD, Saundra Kay, MD, Steven S Rothenberg; Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. Podium Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2015
A Single Institution Review of Initial Application of a 5-mm Stapler
Andrew P. Rogers, MD, Tiffany J. Zens, MD, Jonathan E. Kohler, MD, MA, Hau D. Le, MD, Peter F. Nichol, MD, PhD, and Charles M. Leys, MD, MSCI. Podium Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2016
Preliminary Evaluation of a Novel Thoracoscopic Infant Lobectomy Simulator
Katherine Barsness, MD, Deborah Rooney, PhD, Lauren Davis, BA, Ellie O’Brien, BS, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. May 2015, Volume 25 (Issue 5)
The SAGES Manual of Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
Editors: Danielle S. Walsh, Todd A. Ponsky, Nicholas E. Bruns, ISBN: 978-3-319-43640-1 (Print) 978-3-319-43642-5 (Online)
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux
Bethany J. Slater, MD, FACS, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. DOI: (Article in Press)
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Biliary Dyskinesia in Children
Sarah Lai, MD, Steven Rothenberg, MD, Saundra Kay MD, Kristin Shipman, MD, Bethany Slater, MD. Podium Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2016
Vessel sealing comparison: old school is still hip
Sasha J. Tharakan, Dennis Hiller, Rachel M. Shapiro, Sourav K. Bose, Thane A. Blinman, Surgical Endoscopy. October 2016, Volume 30 (Issue 10): pp 4653–4658
Laparoscopic Resection of Extra-Adrenal Paraspinal Pheochromocytoma
Rebecca Rentea, MD, Ashwini Poola, MD, Walter Andrews, MD. Video Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017
Two Decades Experience with Thoracoscopic Lobectomy In Infants And Children, Standardizing Techniques For Advanced Thoracoscopic Surgery
Steven Rothenberg, MD, William Middlesworth, MD, Angela Kadenhe-chiweshe, MD, The Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia University; The Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children, Podium Presentation International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in infants and children utilizing a 5mm stapling device
Steve Rothenberg, MD. Podium Presentation. Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) 2016
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy in Infants and Children Utilizing a 5mm Stapling Device
Steven Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. December 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 12) (SAGES 2017 Presentation)
Endoscopic Transoral Diverticulostomy for Post-Traumatic Esophageal Diverticulum Using 5mm Stapler in a Child
Keith Keunzler, MD, Jason Fisher, MD, Huma Quraishi, MD, Luciana Roan, APN. Video Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2017
Esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula
David C. van der Zee, MD., PhD., Professor of Pediatric Dept. Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht The Netherlands, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2017.02.004. (Article in Press)
The Great Debate: Open or Thoracoscopic Repair for Oesophageal Atresia and Diaphragmatic Hernia
M Davenport, S Rothenberg, D Crabbe, M Wulkan, Journal of Pediatric Surgery. February 2015, Volume 50 (Issue 2) (IPEG 2014 Presidential Debate)
Thoracoscopic Management of Long Gap Esophageal Atresia, The Primary Procedure of Choice
Steven Rothenberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, Alan Flake, MD, FACS, FAAP. Video Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2015.
Thoracoscopic Repair of a Long Gap Esophageal Atresia with Proximal Fistula
Steve Rothenberg, MD. Video Presentation. American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 2017
Thoracsocopic Management of Non-Type C Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Atresia
Steve Rothenberg, MD. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Jan 2018. Volume 53, Issue 1, p. 121-125.
25th Anniversary State-of-the-Art Expert Discussion With Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, on the Evolution of Thoracic Surgery
Interview by Daniel J. Ostile, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. April 2015, Volume 25 (Issue 4)
Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation for Congenital And Acquired Disease
Bethany J. Slater, MD, Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children, Podium Presentation International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) 2014
Thoracoscopic Management of Patent Ductus Arteriousus and Vascular Rings in Infants and Children
Bethany J Slater, MD, Steve Rothenberg, MD. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Jan 2016. Volume 26. No. 1
Resection of bilateral bronchopulmonary sequestrations via a single left-sided muscle-sparing thoracotomy
Scott Deeney, Eiichi Miyasaka, Matthew Landman, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. April 2017, Volume 19: pp 45-47
Thoracoscopic Surgery for Congenital Lung Malformation Using Miniaturized 3-mm Vessel Sealing and 5-mm Stapling Devices: Single-Center Experience
Francesco Macchini, Andrea Zanini, Anna Morandi, et al. Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. January 2020. Volume 00. Number 00.
5MM Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Summary of Clinical Experience in 12 Patients
Geoffrey L. Bloomfield, MD. Poster Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2019
Two-Site Appendectomy in Children: Description of Techniques and Outcomes
Bethany J. Slater, MD, and Steven S. Rothenberg, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. April 2017, Volume 27 (Issue 4)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Using an Endoscopic Stapler
Aprahamian CJ, Davies DA, Yu DC, Azzie G. Video Presentation. International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG). Video Series 2015.
The Use of a 5mm Endoscopic Stapler in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
David Coyle, MD, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCSI, Kate B Sovoie, MD, Karen Diefenbach, MD. Poster Presentation. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 2019
Use of a 5-mm Endoscopic Stapler for Ligation of Fistula in Laparoscopic-Assisted Repair of Anorectal Malformation
Bethany Slater, Saundra Kay, Steven Rothenberg. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. June 2018. Volume 28, No. 6
Pediatric Paraduodenal Dermoid Cyst: Clinical presentation, minimally invasive management and literature review
Shunpei Okochi, Christine Schad, Arunachalam Thenappan, Aqsa Shakoor, Anjali Saqi, Carrie Ruzal-shapiro, Vincent Duron, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. September 2016, Volume 15: pp 41-43
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Leading to Intestinal Obstruction in an Infant
Bethany Slater, Andrea Sotelo, Pediatric Practice and Research. January 2016, Volume 4 (Issue 1): pp 16-19
Use of 5-mm Laparoscopic Stapler to Perform Open Small Bowel Anastomosis in a Neonatal Animal Model
Ian C. Glenn, MD, Nicholas E. Bruns, MD, and Todd A. Ponsky, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. October 2016, Volume 26 (Issue 10) (IPEG 2016 Presentation)
Neonatal Intestinal Anastomosis Using a 5mm Laparoscopic Stapler
Casey T. Walk, MD,1 David Meagher, MD, Jeffrey Christian, MD, Sean Barnett, MD, Jeffrey Pence, MD, Mirnal Chaudhary, MD, and Arturo Aranda, MD, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 2019. Volume 29, Number 4