ArticleThe Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS2021
A Prospective Randomised Controlled Study Comparing Ultrasonic Dissector with Electrocautery for Axillary Dissection in Patients of Carcinoma Breast.
Article in The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07050329 (Comparison of Outcome With Ultrasonic Dissector Versus Electrocautery in Modified Radical Mastectomy), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Comparison of Outcome With Ultrasonic Dissector Versus Electrocautery in Modified Radical Mastectomy
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of surgical energy devices for axillary node dissection: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2023Pooled it
- An umbrella review of the surgical performance of Harmonic ultrasonic devices and impact on patient outcomes.BMC surgery · 2023Pooled it
- High-energy devices in different surgical settings: lessons learnt from a full health technology assessment report developed by SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica).Surgical endoscopy · 2023Pooled it
- Partial Submandibular Gland Resection With Ultrasonic Dissector vs Electrocautery.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAxillary dissection is one of the important components of modified radical mastectomy (MRM). The present study was conducted to compare surgical outcomes by using monopolar electrocautery and ultrasonic dissector for axillary dissection in MRM.
methodsA parallel randomised controlled single blinded study was conducted with a sample size of 70 patients who were randomised into two groups. One group underwent MRM using ultrasonic dissector (Group A) and the other one using electrocautery (Group B). Intra- and post-operative outcomes were compared.
resultsGroup A had an average operating time of 30.86 min, which was statistically less than that of Group B. The mean mop count and the daily drain output in Group A were less as compared to Group B and the differences were statistically significant. Drain was removed early in Group A as compared to Group B. However, post-operative pain scores and seroma formation were not statistically significant among the two groups.
conclusionUltrasonic dissector group had significantly lesser intra-operative bleeding, operating time and post-operative drain output when compared to electrocautery group. However, the two groups had no significant difference in post-operative pain scores and seroma formation.
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