A systematic review of ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (update and re-appraisal)
Cooter R, Robinson D, Babidge W, Mutimer K, Kiroff G, Wickham P, Chapman A, Maddern G
Record ID 32002000392
English
Authors' objectives:
To compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasonically-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) and suction-assisted lipoplasty (SAL).
Authors' results and conclusions:
The updated literature added little to clarify the safety and efficacy of UAL. There was little high level evidence available comparing UAL and SAL, with no conclusive evidence that UAL has a safety benefit, although low quality evidence suggests that UAL is associated with reduced surgeon fatigue as well as increased operating times, slower aspiration rates and an increased learning curve. There was inadequate evidence to determine whether the theoretical potential for DNA damage from ultrasound is realised in the clinical setting.
Authors' recommendations:
The evidence base for UAL is inadequate to determine the procedure's safety and efficacy. The potential for DNA damage must be investigated with appropriate in vivo animal models. The ASERNIP-S review group recommended that further research be conducted and that an audit is required to assess both safety and efficacy. A further recommendation was made that UAL should not be performed to contour female breast tissue.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.surgeons.org/asernip-s/
Year Published:
2000
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Lipectomy
- Suction
Contact
Organisation Name:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures-Surgical
Contact Address:
ASERNIP-S 24 King William Street, Kent Town SA 5067 Australia Tel: +61 8 8219 0900
Contact Name:
racs.asernip@surgeons.org
Contact Email:
racs.asernip@surgeons.org
Copyright:
Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
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