Monopolar electro surgery scissors (MES), electro thermal bipolar vessel sealer (BVS) and ultrasonically coagulating shears (UCS) are all applied in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. We aimed to compare the different devices with regard to dissection time, blood loss, technical aspects and costs.
Inclusion criteria: All patients undergoing laparoscopic left-sided colorectal resection.
Exclusion criteria: < 18 years no informed consent restricted communication abilities (language, mental illness)