Between-group comparison of thermal damage caused by the hemostatic technologies
| Group comparison | Mean value A, μm | Mean value B, μm | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monopolar diathermy v. Harmonic scalpel (output power 3) | 215.79 | 90.42 | < 0.001 |
| Monopolar diathermy v. Harmonic scalpel (output power 5) | 215.79 | 127.48 | < 0.001 |
| Monopolar diathermy v. LigaSure | 215.79 | 144.18 | < 0.001 |
| Harmonic scalpel (output power 3) v. Harmonic scalpel (output power 5) | 90.42 | 127.48 | 0.001 |
| Harmonic scalpel (output power 3) v. LigaSure | 90.42 | 144.18 | < 0.001 |
| Harmonic scalpel (output power 5) v. LigaSure | 127.48 | 144.18 | 0.39 |