Radiofrequency-assisted liver resections: comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques.
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Jan 1, 2014
This single-institution cohort compared radiofrequency-assisted laparoscopic liver resection with open resection over 5 years (47 vs 87 patients). Laparoscopy was associated with lower blood loss and similar 5-year overall and disease-free survival compared with open surgery. The authors conclude the laparoscopic…
Treatment of contained lumbar disc herniations using radiofrequency assisted micro-tubular decompression and nucleotomy: four year prospective study results.
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Jan 1, 2014
This prospective clinical study followed patients with lumbar radiculopathy from contained disc herniations treated with radiofrequency-assisted micro-tubular decompression and nucleotomy. Among those with 4-year follow-up, pain scores improved substantially and most respondents reported satisfaction with quality of…
A comparative study of radiofrequency assisted versus microdebrider assisted turbinoplasty in cases of inferior turbinate hypertrophy.
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Jan 1, 2014
This prospective interventional study randomized 60 patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy to bipolar radiofrequency-assisted versus microdebrider-assisted turbinoplasty (30 per group). Both groups showed significant postoperative symptom improvement through 6 months. Three recurrences were reported at 6 months…
[Recanalization of nasolacrimal duct with radio frequency: preliminary study].
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Jan 1, 2012
This preliminary clinical series evaluated radiofrequency-assisted recanalization of the nasolacrimal duct in adults with confirmed lower lacrimal system obstruction. The procedure used a monopolar high-frequency device at 450 kHz and 150 W under local anesthesia with sedation. At 90 days postoperatively, 81.25% of…
Efficiency of radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in the treatment of snoring.
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Jan 1, 2011
This pre/post clinical study evaluated radiofrequency-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring using polysomnography before and after surgery in 22 patients. The abstract reports a statistically significant postoperative reduction in snoring, with most patients showing decreased snoring index. The work concerns…