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Harmonic focus in total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection: a prospective randomized study

Authors: Qingqing He, Dayong Zhuang, Luming Zheng, Peng Zhou, Jixin Chai, Zhen Lv

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare operating time, postoperative outcomes, and surgical complications of total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection between the no-tie technique using the Harmonic Focus and classic suture ligation for hemostasis. Fifty-four patients underwent total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection by classic suture ligation and 51 patients by the Harmonic Focus. There was obvious distinction as to the operating time between the Focus and classic group (102.8 and 150.1 minutes, respectively, P < 0.05). Drainage volume (202.7 ± 187.0 mL vs 299.7 ± 201.4 mL, P < 0.05) were significantly lower in the Focus group. Transient hypoparathyroidism had no statistically significant difference between the groups (17.6% vs 18.5%, P > 0 .05). No patient experienced nerve injury or permanent hypocalcemia. The use of Harmonic Focus for the control of thyroid vessels during thyroid surgery is reliable and safe. The device can offer extraordinary capabilities for delicate tissue grasping and dissection.

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Title: Harmonic focus in total thyroidectomy plus level III-IV and VI dissection: a prospective randomized study
Authors: Qingqing He
Dayong Zhuang
Luming Zheng
Peng Zhou
Jixin Chai
Zhen Lv
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-9-141

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