Thanks for the info on the Harmonic Scalpel. I looked it up right away. It sounds real promising! Hopefully this will work and be the last time. Thank you for your prayers.
Lots of love, Jenny
>From: "Helen Dynda" <olddad66@runestone.net>
>Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
><adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Subject: Harmonic Scalpel...a surgical tool that can lead to less scarring,
>etc....
>Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 22:42:30 -0600
>
>Thank you, Jenny, for remembering to ask your doctor about the special tool
>he said he would be using for your surgery this Friday, February 16th!!
>Best wishes to you, Jenny, for a successful surgery!! You will be in our
>thoughts and prayers! -- Helen
>
>* Harmonic Scalpel...is pictured at this website:
>
>Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. recently released the LCS-5 (LaparoSonic
>Coagulating Shears), a major enhancement to the line of Harmonic Scalpel
>products. This 5 mm version of the LCS gives surgeons the ability to cut,
>coagulate, grasp, and dissect using ultrasonic shears through much smaller
>incisions in the patient. The new instrument joins the other 5 mm and 10 mm
>(shaft diameter) products in the UltraCision or Harmonic Scalpel family
>that
>converts electrical energy into ultrasonic mechanical motion. It comes
>pre-assembled so that no blade assembly, adapter or alignment pin are
>needed. The device features a complete 360º rotating blade and clamp arm.
>This advanced ergonomic design allows the surgeon to approach the targeted
>tissue from any point and angle to optimize access and visibility.
>
>The new LCS-5 device may be used for many videoscopic procedures such as
>treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease, laparoscopically-assisted
>hysterectomy, myomectomy and adhesiolysis. With this device, there is less
>collateral tissue damage, minimal risk of electrical injury to the patient
>and a clearer visual field since minimal smoke is generated, unlike with
>electrosurgical instruments. It can also lead to less scarring and a
>reduced
>risk of incision site herniation due to the use of 5mm trocars.
>
>http://www.ethiconinc.com/womens_health/proed/pov/pov_august98/neprod2.html
>
>( You may have to enter this website address on the address-line of your
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>