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New device beats clips for bleeding control in gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07517783

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

114 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Fully consented patients aged 18 to 60 years * With any indication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy Exclusion Criteria: * • Who need conversion to open cholecystectomy per-operatively * With bleeding diathesis (inherited or acquired bleeding disorders) * Who need concomitant complicated procedure during surgery (e.g., Whipple procedure, or stoma formation)

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Conditions

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gallbladder disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wah Medical College, POF Hospital Wah cantt

    Wāh, Punjab Province, 47040, Pakistan

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