Covidien OR-Live Webcasts
Open Colectomy without Sutures or Significant Blood Loss
June 19, 2008
Dr. Rivadeneira and Dr. Lee led a live panel review of an
open right colectomy and a sigmoid colectomy performed by
Dr. Rivadeneira at SUNY Stony Brook, NY.
The discussion covered:
- Techniques to achieve effective hemostasis without the use of suture
- Patient selection criteria: open vs. laparoscopic procedure for malignant and benign cases
- Rationale for the use of advanced technology in open procedures
- Safe and effective use of energy-based devices