Validation of ultrasonic harmonic scalpel for real-time tissue identification using rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
In this study, we integrate rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) with the Harmonic scalpel, an advanced laparoscopic surgical instrument that utilizes ultrasound energy to dissect and coagulate tissues. It provides unparalleled manipulation capability to surgeons and has superseded traditional electrosurgical tools particularly in abdominal surgery, but is yet to be validated with REIMS. The REIMS platform coupled with the Harmonic device was shown to produce tissue-specific lipid profiles through the analysis of porcine tissues in both negative and positive ionization modes. Comparison with other methods of electrosurgical dissection, such as monopolar electrosurgery and CO2 laser, showed spectral differences in the profile dependent on the energy device used. The Harmonic device demonstrated major spectral differences in the phospholipid region of m/z 600–1000 compared with the monopolar electrosurgical and CO2 laser-generated spectra. Within the Harmonic REIMS spectra, high intensities of diglycerides and triglycerides were observed. In contrast, monopolar electrosurgical and laser spectra demonstrated high abundances of glycerophospholipids. The Harmonic scalpel was able to differentiate between the liver, muscle, colon, and small intestine, demonstrating 100% diagnostic accuracy. The validation of the Harmonic device–mass spectrometry combination will allow the platform to be used safely and robustly for real-time in vivo surgical tissue identification in a variety of clinical applications.
Date Issued
2021-04-13
Date Acceptance
2021-03-16
Citation
Analytical Chemistry, 2021, 93 (14), pp.5906-5916
ISSN
0003-2700
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
5906
End Page
5916
Journal / Book Title
Analytical Chemistry
Volume
93
Issue
14
Copyright Statement
© 2021 American Chemical Society. This work is published under CC BY license.
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Sponsor
National Institute of Health Research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Identifier
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Grant Number
RDB04 79560
RD207
RDB04
n/a
WSSS_P67267
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry
BIOLOGICAL TISSUES
MONOPOLAR
DIATHERMY
LASER
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2021-03-31