Using the valveless AirSeal insufflation system during minimally invasive procedures is associated with a significantly higher risk of early postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE).
- VTE occurred in 12 patients (8.5%), with rates of 16.7% in the AirSeal group compared to 4.3% in the standard group (p = 0.012).
- Symptoms were present in four out of five patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) in the AirSeal group, while all VTE instances in the standard group were asymptomatic.
Consider re-evaluating the use of AirSeal or exploring lower-pressure alternatives to mitigate this risk.
Journal Article by Mizumoto T, Nanno Y (…) Komatsu S et 10 al. in Surg Endosc
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