Random Comparison of LigaSure and Disposable Staples for Laparoscopic Surgery

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

100

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 31, 2006

Primary Completion Date

November 30, 2010

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2010

Conditions
Colonic DiseasesRectal Diseases
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Bipolar electrosurgical generator and instruments

laparoscopic colectomy using the Ligasure device

PROCEDURE

Disposable stapling instruments

laparoscopic colectomy using clips, cautery and stapler

Trial Locations (1)

44106

University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Medical Center, Cleveland

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Tyco Healthcare Group

INDUSTRY

lead

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

OTHER

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