Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2012; 4(1): 1-8
Published online Jan 27, 2012. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i1.1
Figure 2
Figure 2 Dissection technique. The left figures show the dissection face of the Harmonic ACE, whereas the right figures show that the Harmonic ACE is dissecting tissue. These methods are used by rounding the tip of the Harmonic ACE to various directions as needed, according to circumstances. A: A dissection using the sharp curve of the Harmonic ACE is shown. This method is used to dissect the tissue widely and quickly; B: A dissection by the round curve of the Harmonic ACE is shown. This is used to dissect the tissue carefully and gently; C: The blade tip of the Harmonic ACE is used for pinpoint dissection. These methods use rounding of the tip of the Harmonic ACE in various directions, according to the circumstances.