1. 4K ultra HD technology reduces operative time and intraoperative blood loss in colorectal laparoscopic surgery.
- Author
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Mari GM, Crippa J, Achilli P, Miranda A, Santurro L, Riggio V, Gerosa M, Ascheri P, Cordaro G, Costanzi ATM, and Maggioni D
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Blood Loss, Surgical, Colorectal Neoplasms surgery, Laparoscopy instrumentation, Operative Time
- Abstract
Background : HD systems are routinely used in laparoscopic surgery, 4K ultra HD monitors are mainly available within specialized, high-volume laparoscopic centers. The higher resolution of 4K ultra HD video could upgrade the surgical performance improving intraoperative and post-operative outcomes. Methods : We performed a retrospective comparative analysis of intraoperative parameters and post-operative outcomes in a cohort of patients operated on for elective laparoscopic procedures for colo-rectal cancer during two different time frames: 2017 procedures performed using the Visera Elite full HD technology (® Olympus America, Medical) and the 2018 procedures performed the Visera 4K Ultra HD System (® Olympus America, Medical). Results : There was a statistically significant reduction in operative time in patients operated on with the 4K ultra HD technology compared to HD technology (p < 0.05). Intraoperative blood loss was significantly reduced in patients operated in 2018 (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in complication rate and postoperative outcomes between the two groups., Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed., (Copyright: © 2020 Mari GM et al.)
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- 2020
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