Orthopaedic Reconstruction

Gross TP, Webb L, Liu F. Blood management comparison analysis between unilateral and bilateral hip surface replacement. 

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2010, New Orleans, LA

Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. The direct anterior surgical approach for hip resurfacing arthroplasty without a traction table. Tech Orthop. 2010;25(1):12-17.
Isabell G, Weeden S. Hemostatic efficacy of a bipolar sealing device in minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2010;(in review).
  • European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2007, Florence, Italy
  • Southern Orthopaedic Society Meeting, 2007, British Columbia, Canada
  • Texas Orthopaedic Association, 2006, Houston, TX
Marulanda GA, Krebs VE, Bierbaum BE, Goldberg VM, Ries M, Ulrich SD, et al. Hemostasis Using a Bipolar Sealer in Primary Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty. Am J Orthop. 2009;38(12):E179-E183.
Webb L, Gross TP. The value of a comprehensive perioperative blood management program. 
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2009, Nashville, TN
Adeoye S, Butenas T, Keggi K, Rubin L, Telles C. Minimally invasive partial denervation and anterior release of the hip joint capsule: A surgical technique to relieve pain and improve hip function. 
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Assoiciation, 2009, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Arndt S, Patney M. Efficacy of a bipolar sealer in reducing post-operative transfusion rates in total joint arthroplasty. 
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Assoiciation, 2009, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Marulanda G, Born T, Henderson E, Johnson D, Cheong D, Letson GD. A novel technique of large musculoskeletal sarcoma resection with the use of a bipolar sealer device. 
  • International Society of Limb Salvage/Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, 2009, Boston, MA
  • Society of Surgical Oncology, 2009, Phoenix, AZ
  • Connective Tissue Oncology Society, 2008, London, UK
Marulanda G, Johnson D, Letson GD. Impact of a bipolar sealer device in orthopaedic oncology. 
  • International Society of Limb Salvage/Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, 2009, Boston, MA
  • Society of Surgical Oncology, 2009, Phoenix, AZ
Mannion S. Case controlled study in the use of Aquamantys field diathermy compared with conventional diathermy in total joint arthroplasty. 
  • Northwest Orthopaedic Association, 2009, Manchester, UK
Menendez M, Ishihara A, Weisbrode S, Bertone A. Radiofrequency energy on cortical bone and soft tissue: a pilot study. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009;Nov 5. [Epub ahead of print].
Marulanda GA, Krebs VE, Bierbaum BE, Goldberg VM, Ries M, Ulrich SD, Seyler TM, Mont MA. Hemostasis using a bipolar sealer in primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Am J Orthop. 2009;38(12):E179-E-183.
Marulanda G. Soft tissue sarcoma resection with the use of a cutting stapler and a bipolar sealer device. 
  • Connective Tissue Oncology Society, 2008, London, UK
Siegel H, Sparks DR, Cassillas M Jr, Hong H, Dunham M. The use of bipolar hemosealing technology in orthopaedic oncology: safety and clinical impact. Orthopedics. 2008;31:1004.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2005, Washington, DC
Krebs V, Marulanda G, et al. Hemostasis using a bipolar sealer in primary unilateral total knee arthoplasty. 
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2007, San Diego, CA
Rosneck J, Klicka A, Barsoum W. The effectiveness of TissueLink’s HemoSealing Technology during THA. 
  • European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2007, Florence, Italy
Astore F, Scardino M, Dagnino A, Traverso F, Ricci D, Ursino N, et al. Are there new solutions for blood saving in hip surgery? 
  • European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2007, Florence, Italy
Barresim C, Falez F. Advantages in the use of a new method of electrocoagulation in orthopaedic surgery. 
  • Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, 2007, Bologna, Italy
Astore F. Irrigated coagulation in knee prosthesis surgery. 
  • Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, 2007, Bologna, Italy
Astore F. Incidence of transfusion in THA with use of a new bipolar coagulator. 
  • Società Italiana di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, 2007, Bologna, Italy
Rosenberg AG. Reducing blood loss in total joint surgery with a saline-coupled bipolar sealing technology. J Arthroplasty. 2007;22(4):Suppl-1:82-85.
Paliotta V, Martelli G, Tucciarone N, Alessandro N, Alessaandro L.  The Use of a bipolar sealer for hemostasis in major orthopaedic surgery. Total hip and knee arthroplasty and spinal surgery. J Orthop Traumatol. 2007;8:Suppl-1.
  • European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2007, Florence, Italy
Bertone A. Effective bone hemostasis and healing using radiofrequency and conductive fluid. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2006;446:278-285.
Krebs V, Higuera C, Barsoum W, Helfand R. Blood management in joint replacement surgery. What’s in and what’s out? Orthopedics. 2006;29(9):801-803.
Marulanda GA, Ulrich SD, Seyler TM, Delanois RE, Mont MA. Reductions in blood loss with a bipolar sealer in total hip arthroplasty. Expet Rev Med Dev. 2006;5(2):125-131.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2006, Chicago, IL
Marulanda G, Ragland P, Seyler T, Mont M. Reductions in blood loss with use of a bipolar sealer for hemostasis in primary total knee arthroplasty. Surg Tech Int. 2005;12:281-286.
Pfeiffer MA, Brautigam H, Draws D, Sigg A. A new bipolar blood sealing system embedded in perioperative strategies vs. a conventional regimen for total knee arthroplasty: results of a matched-pair study. Ger Med Sci. 2005;3:Doc10.
Geier KA. The bipolar sealing device: reducing blood loss in orthopaedic surgery. Orthop Nurs. 2005;34(3):224-226.
Pierson JL, Hellman EJ, Earles DR, Ireland PH. A randomized, prospective trial to determine the hemostatic efficacy of a bipolar sealing device in total knee replacement. 
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2006, Chicago, IL.
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeon, 2005, Dallas, TX.
  • Knee Society Interim Meeting, 2005, New York, NY
Laskin RS. Minimizing blood loss after total knee replacement. Orthopedics. 2004;27(9):981-982.

Spine

Mankin KP. Use of bipolar sealing technology in spinal deformity surgery can dramatically reduce blood loss and transfusion rates. Transfusion. 2009;49:(s3).
  • Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, 2009, Kansas City, MO
Diesen DL, Sabesan V, Broomer R, Richardson WJ, White WH, et al. Preliminary results from a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study of Tissuelink versus traditional electrocautery and sealants for intraoperative hemostasis during spinal surgery. Transfusion. 2008;48:(s2).
  • Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, 2009, Baltimore, MD
Snyder BD, Shannon E. Bipolar sealing technology to control bleeding in spine surgery: a retrospective study. 
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2007, San Diego, CA
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2007, Hollywood, FL
  • National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, 2007, St. Louis, MO
Samdani AF, Torre-Healy A, Asghar J, Herlich AM, Betz RR. Strategies to reduce blood loss during posterior spine fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis: a review of current techniques and experience with a unique bipolar electrocautery device. Surg Tech Int. 2007;17:243-248.

Surgical Oncology

Henderson E, Johnson D, Cheong D, Letson GD, Marulanda GA. Improved hemostasis with the use of a bipolar sealer device for orthopaedic oncology applications. 

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2010, New Orleans, LA

Palavecino M, Kishi Y, Chun YS, Brown DL, Gottumukkala VN, Lichtiger B, Curley SA, et al. Two-surgeon technique of parenchymal transection contributes to reduced transfusion rate in patients undergoing major hepatectomy: Analysis of 1557 consecutive liver resections. Surgery. 2009;147(1):40-48.
Lee KF, Wong J, Cheung YS, Lai P. Feasibility of live resection without the use of the routine Pringle maneuver: an analysis of 248 consecutive cases. HPB. 2009;11(4):332-338.
Gnerlich JL, Ritter JH, Linehan DC, Hawkins WG, Strasberg SM. Saline-linked surface radiofrequency ablation: a safe and effective method of surface ablation of hepatic metastatic colorectal cancer. Ann Surg. 2009;250(1):96-102.
El Moghazy WM, Hedaya MS, Kaido T, Egawa H, Uemoto S, Takada Y. Two different methods for donor hepatic transaction: cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator with bipolar cautery versus cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspiration with radiofrequency coagulator - A randomized controlled trial. Liver Transplant. 2009;15(1):102-105.
Xia F, Wang S, Kuansheng M, Feng X, Su Y, Dong J. The use of saline-linked radiofrequency dissecting sealer for liver transection in patients with cirrhosis. J Surg Res. 2008;149:110-114.
Wojdemann M, Riber C, Burcharth F. New liver surgery techniques. Few complications and more advantages? Ugeskr Laeger. 2008;170(16):1342-1345.
McGahan JP, Khatri VP. Imaging findings after liver resection by using radiofrequency parenchymal coagulation devices: initial experiences. Radiology. 2008;247(3):896-902.
Koffron AJ, Stein JA. Laparoscopic liver surgery: parenchymal transection using saline-enhanced electrosurgery. HPB. 2008;10:225-228.
Kaneko H, Otsuka Y, Tsuchiya M, Tamura A, Katagiri T, Yamazaki K. Application of devices for safe laparoscopic hepatectomy. HPB. 2008;10:219-224.
Truty MJ, Sawyer MD, Que FG. Decreasing pancreatic leak after distal pancreatectomy: saline-coupled radiofrequency ablation in a porcine model. J Gastrointest Surg. 2007;11:998-1007.
  • Pancreas Club, 2006, Los Angeles, CA
  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2006, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract during Digestive Disease, May 2006, Los Angeles, CA
Poon RT. Current techniques of liver transection. HPB. 2007;9:166-173.
Nissen N, Grewal N, Lee J, Nawaibi A, Korman J. Completely laparoscopic nonanatomic hepatic resection using saline-cooled cautery and hydrodissection. Am Surg. 2007;73:987-990.
Hutchins R, Bertucci M. Experience with Tissuelink radiofrequency-assisted parenchymal division. Dig Surg. 2007;24:318-321.
Truty MJ, Kendrick ML, Farnell MB. Management of the pancreatic stump in the modern era. 
  • Pancreas Club, 2006, Los Angeles, CA
Strasberg S, et al. Utility of saline-linked rf ablation in liver surgery: effect of power, surface diameter and inflow occlusion on depth of liver destruction in humans. 
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 2006, Edinburgh, Scotland
Wei W, et al. The value of Tissuelink hemostatic sealer in hepatecomy for hepatocellular carcinoma. Chin J Canc. 2006;25(11):1443-1446.
Richmyer JM. Electrosurgical burns in pediatric patients undergoing liver resection with saline-enhanced radiofrequency technology. AORN Journal. 2006;83(3):658-664.
Passariello M, Almenrader N, Coccetti B. Hyperthermia during surgery with TissueLink. Paediatr Anaesth. 2006;16:1099-1100.
McCormack L, Petrowsky H, Clavien PA. Novel approach using dissecting sealer for uncinate process resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Am Coll Surg. 2006;202(3):556-558.
Learn P, Bowers P, Watkins KT. Laparascopic hepatic resection using saline-enhanced electrocautery permits short hospital stays. J Gastrointest Surg. 2006;10(3):422-427.
Itamoto T, Fukuda S, Tashiro H, Ohdam H, Asahara T. Radiofrequency-assisted partial slpenectomy with a simple device. Am J Surg. 2006;192:252-254.
Choti D. The oncological effect of the Tissuelink device on liver surface tumors and positive margins. 
  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association,  2005, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Poon RT, Fan ST, Wong J. Liver resection using a saline-linked radiofrequency dissecting sealer for transection of the liver. J Am Coll Surg. 2005;2:303-313.
Lesurtel M, et al. How should transection of the liver be performed? A prospective, randomized study in 100 consecutive patients: comparing four different transection strategies. Ann Surg. 2005;242(6).
Geller D, et al. Hepatic resection in 170 patients using saline-cooled radiofrequency coagulation. HPB. 2005;7:208-213.
Fioole B, et al. Precoagulation minimizes blood loss during standardized hepatic resection in an experimental model. Br J Surg. 2005;92(11):1409-1416.
DeCarlo I, et al. Use of the floating ball for hepatic resection in cirrhotic patients affected by hepatocellular carcinoma. G Chir. 2005;26(8-9):321-327.
Clayman RV. TissueLink device for laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery. J Urol. 2005;174(4pt1):1248-1249.
Buell JF, Koffron AJ, Thomasm MJ, Rudich S, Abecassis M, Woodle S. Laparoscopic liver resection. J Am Coll Surg. 2005;200(3).
Belghitit J, Ogata S, Kiannmanesh R, Varma D. Improvement of surgical margin with a coupled saline radio-frequency device for multiple colorectal liver metastases. HPB. 2005;12:498-501.
Aloia TA, et al. Two-surgeon technique for hepatic parenchymal transection of the non-cirrhotic liver using saline-linked cautery and ultrasonic dissection. Ann Surg. 2005;242(2).
Topp, SA. Saline-linked surface radiofrequency ablation: factors affecting steam popping and depth of injury in pig liver. Ann Surg. 2004;239(4):518-527.
Sakamoto Y. Bloodless liver resection using the monopolar floating ball plus ligasure diathermy: preliminary results of 16 liver resections. World J Surg. 2004;28:166-172.
Gruttadauria S. Preliminary report on surgical technique in hepatic parenchymal transection for liver tumors in the elderly: a lesson learned from living related liver transplantation. J Surg Oncol. 2004;88:229-233.
DeCarlo I, et al. Hepatic Resections Using a Water-Cooled, High-Density, Monopolar Device: A New Technology for Safer Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2004;8(5):596-600.
Buell J, et al. An initial experience and evolution of laparoscopic hepatic resectional surgery. Surgery. 2004;136(4):804-811.
Sturgeon, Helton WS, Lamba A, Dhejfec G, Espat NJ. Early experience employing linear radiofrequency pretransection hepatic coagulation. 
  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2003, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Geller D, et al. Results in liver surgery. 
  • Surgeon Forum, 2003, New Orleans, LA
Velanovich V, Weaver M. Partial splenectomy using a coupled saline-radiofrequency hemostatic device. Am J Surg. 2003;185:66-68.
Sims C, Stylopoulos N, Clavijo J, Barlow C. Histological characteristics to laparoscopic saline-enhanced electrosurgery of liver and splenic injuries. Surg Endosc. 2003;17(11):1739-1743.
Lin E, et al. Can current technology be integrated to facilitate laparoscopic liver donor hepatectomy? Surg Endosc. 2003;750-753.

Thoracic and other Studies

Biswas S, Ray B. A multimodal approach for the reduction of allogeneic blood products following coronary artery bypass grafting utilizing Transcollation™ technology. Transfusion. 2009;49:(s3).
  • Society for the Advancement of Blood Management, 2009, Kansas City, MO
Uomoto M, Hachisuka Y, Kataoka M, Kawamata O, Hayashi D, Inoue F, et al. Usefulness of TissueLink in surgery for lung bullae: the results of a multi-institutional clinical study. J Jpn Assoc Chest Surg. 2008;22(2).
Amborgi MC. Cold coagulation of blebs and bullae in the spontaneous pneumothorax: a new procedure alternative to endostapler resection. Eur J Cardio Thorac Surg. 2008;34:4:911-913.
Yim A, Rendina E, Hazelrigg S, Chow L, Lee T, Wan S. A new technological approach to nonanatomical pulmonary resection: saline enhanced thermal sealing. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002;74:1671-1675.