European Surgical Research
Original Paper
Favorable Tissue Effects of Quantum Molecular Resonance Device (Vesalius®) Compared with Standard ElectrocauteryA Novel Paradigm in Lung Surgery
Schiavon M.a · Calabrese F.b · Nicotra S.a · Marulli G.a · Pozzato G.c · Giacometti C.b · Valente M.b · Rea F.a
aDepartment of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Thoracic Surgery Branch and bDepartment of Pathology, University of Padova, Medical School, and cTELEA Electronic Engineering, Quinto Vicentino, Padova, Italy
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Article / Publication Details
Received: November 04, 2006
Accepted: February 15, 2007
Published online: April 13, 2007
Issue release date: June 2007
Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 5
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0014-312X (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9921 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ESR
Abstract
Background: Electrosurgical devices are largely employed in thoracic surgery but their use is burdened by extensive necrosis and second intention healing. Methods: A rat model of thoracotomy was performed on 46 adult male rats using a standard electrocautery or a new quantum molecular resonance (QMR) instrument called Vesalius®. Skin, muscle and lung specimens were obtained immediately and 2 weeks after surgery to evaluate acute and late effects. Results: Both in the short- and long-term study, Vesalius produced less severe tissue damage than that of standard electrocautery. Conclusions: The use of the QMR device may provide an alternative to gold-standard electrosurgical devices in thoracic surgery.
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Article / Publication Details
Received: November 04, 2006
Accepted: February 15, 2007
Published online: April 13, 2007
Issue release date: June 2007
Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 5
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0014-312X (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9921 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ESR
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