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Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery 3/2012

01-09-2012 | Case Report

Venous injury during lymphadenectomy: management without laparotomy

Authors: Mitchel S. Hoffman, Marcia M. Humphrey

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

During robotically-assisted pelvic lymphadenectomy, four venous injuries occurred that did not resolve with pressure. After the application of tightly woven, oxidized regenerated cellulose and a fibrin sealant, all four venotomies were hemostatic. There were no sequelae.
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Metadata
Title
Venous injury during lymphadenectomy: management without laparotomy
Authors
Mitchel S. Hoffman
Marcia M. Humphrey
Publication date
01-09-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-011-0291-6

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