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In this paper we present our broad research plan for a new RF-assisted device for bloodless, rapid resection of the liver.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Our research plan includes computer modeling and in vivo studies. Computer modeling was based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) and allowed us to estimate the distribution of electrical power deposited in the tissue, along with assessing the effect of the characteristics of the device on the temperature profiles. Studies based on in vivo pig liver models provided a comparison of the performance of the new device with other techniques (saline-linked technology) currently employed in clinical practice. Finally, the plan includes a pilot clinical trial, in which both the new device and the accessory equipment are seen to comply with all safety requirements.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The FEM results showed a high electrical gradient around the tip of the blade, responsible for the maximal increase of temperature at that point, where temperature reached 100\u00b0C in only 3.85 s. Other hot points with lower temperatures were located at the proximal edge of the device. Additional simulations with an electrically insulated blade produced more uniform and larger lesions (assessed as the 55\u00b0C isotherm) than the electrically conducting blade. The in vivo study, in turn, showed greater transection speed (3 \u00b1 0 and 3 \u00b1 1 cm<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\/min for the new device in the open and laparoscopic approaches respectively) and also lower blood loss (70 \u00b1 74 and 26 \u00b1 34 mL) during transection of the liver, as compared to saline-linked technology (2 \u00b1 1 cm<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\/min with P = 0.002, and 527 \u00b1 273 mL with P = 0.001).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>A new RF-assisted device for bloodless, rapid liver resection was designed, built and tested. 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