A comparison in an experimental rat model of the effects on adhesion formation of different hemostatic methods used in abdominopelvic surgery.

In cases of minor pelvic or abdominal bleeding, not providing hemostasis or applying hemostasis withelectrocautery can increase the development of intra-abdominal adhesions. The use of alternative hemostatic materialsinstead of electrocautery for hemostasis may reduce the formation of adhesions.