New device beats clips for bleeding control in gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07517783

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Wah Medical college , POF hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two methods to stop bleeding during laparoscopic gallbladder removal: standard titanium clips versus a device called LigaSure that seals blood vessels with energy. 114 patients were split into two groups. The LigaSure group lost less blood and achieved bleeding control faster than the clip group, with similar overall surgery time and no major complications. The findings suggest LigaSure may be a better option, especially in challenging surgeries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: LigaSure (high energy vessel sealing device)
What this could lead to: If LigaSure proves better, it could become the preferred tool for gallbladder surgery, especially in difficult cases.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. No major complications were seen, but rare risks remain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gallbladder disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Wah Medical College, POF Hospital Wah cantt

Wāh, Punjab Province, 47040, Pakistan

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