Trial reportHead & neck oncology2012
Randomized clinical trial of LigaSure versus conventional suture ligation in thyroid surgery.
Trial report in Head & neck oncology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It carries an expression of concern. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- ENERgized vessel sealing systems versus CONventional hemostasis techniques in thyroid surgery--the ENERCON systematic review and network meta-analysis.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2013Pooled it
- Blood loss associated with radical cystectomy: a prospective, randomized study comparing Impact LigaSure vs. stapling device.Urologic oncology · 2014Trial
- A multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial of LigaSure small jaw vessel sealing system versus conventional technique in thyroidectomy.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2013Trial
- Intra- and postoperative complications using LigaSure™ Small Jaw in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a register-based study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Article
- Efficacy and safety of LigaSure™ small jaw instrument in thyroidectomy: a 1-year prospective observational study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2018Observational
- Comparison of skin-sparing mastectomy using LigaSure™ Small Jaw and electrocautery.World journal of surgical oncology · 2017Article
- A comparison of surgical outcomes and complications between hemostatic devices for thyroid surgery: a network meta-analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2017Review
- Determinants of operative time in thyroid surgery: A prospective multicenter study of 3454 thyroidectomies.PloS one · 2017Article
- Is sutureless thyroid surgery safe in the hands of surgical trainees. A single centre retrospective study.BMC research notes · 2016Article
- Risk of Complications with Energy-Based Surgical Devices in Thyroid Surgery: A National Multicenter Register Study.World journal of surgery · 2016Article
- A novel method for managing postthyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy hematoma: single-institution experience with more than 4000 central neck operations.World journal of surgery · 2014Article
- LigaSure small jaws versus cold knife dissection in superficial parotidectomy.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2013Article
- Alternative Sources of Cautery in Thyroid Surgery and the Risk of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: A Retrospective, Risk-Adjusted Analysis From the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-facialeArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIn thyroid surgery vessel division and haemostasis make up an important and time consuming part of the operation. While the presence of the recurrent laryngeal nerve limits the liberal use of diathermia, the many arterial and venous branches to and from the thyroid gland necessitates the use of numerous conventional suture ligatures.This study evaluates the effect of using a vessel sealing system on operation time during thyroid surgery.
methodsA randomized clinical trial was performed between September 2005 and October 2008 in a teaching hospital. Forty patients undergoing total hemithyroidectomy participated in the trial. Twenty were randomized to the intraoperative use of the LigaSure Precise™ vessel sealing system, and twenty to the use of conventional suture ligatures.
resultsThe total median operation time was 10 minutes shorter in the LigaSure group (56 versus 66 minutes, P = 0.001). No significant differences in complications were noticed.
conclusionUsing an electrothermal vessel sealing system during thyroid surgery is time saving.
trial registrationThis trial was registered in the international standard randomized controlled trials number register (ISRCTNR) under number ISRCTNR82389535.
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