Prospective Evaluation of the Use of Thunderbeat Vessel Sealing Device in Laparoscopic Surgery

All patients undergoing laparoscopic visceral and gynecologic procedures using the combined bipolar and ultrasonic vessel sealing and dissection device Thunderbeat are entered in a prospective registry. Data will be analysed concerning the safe use of the instrument and perioperative blood loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all patients undergoing laparoscopic visceral or gynecologic surgery
• need for a vessel sealing device during surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• non able to understand informed consent or missing consent
• age <18