Laparoscopic nephrectomy using the EnSeal Tissue Sealing and Hemostasis System: successful therapeutic application of nanotechnology.

Authors

Marc C Smaldone
Erin P Gibbons
Stephen V Jackman

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2008

Abstract

The potential impact of nanotechnology in the field of urology is broad with diagnostic and therapeutic benefits that have only recently begun to be explored. Application of nanotechnology principles to tissue and vessel sealing during laparoscopic procedures may reduce associated thermal injury and inflammatory response. We report our initial experience using the EnSeal Tissue Sealing and Hemostasis System during laparoscopic nephrectomy and discuss its potential advantages and disadvantages compared with those of contemporary technologies.

Volume

12

Issue

2

First Page

213

Last Page

216

ISSN

1086-8089

Published In/Presented At

Smaldone, M. C., Gibbons, E. P., & Jackman, S. V. (2008). Laparoscopic nephrectomy using the EnSeal Tissue Sealing and Hemostasis System: successful therapeutic application of nanotechnology. JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 12(2), 213–216.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

18435902

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article