A novel method of hemostasis for laparoscopic hepatectomy: saline-linked electrocautery combined with wet oxidized cellulose (SLiC-WOC) method.

Median time for hemostasis in 30 cases was 33 second (range 18-150 second),In 25 cases, SLiC-WOC method was applied after incomplete hemostasis by using saline-linked electrocautery alone. B Conclusion: b For the bleeding which is difficult to control by electrocautery alone, saline-linked electrocautery combined with wet oxidized cellulose method is effective and time-efficient. [Extracted from the article]