ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2023
A Comparison of Harmonic Scalpel and Conventional Techniques for Thyroidectomy.
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- Harmonic Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrotome in Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Dual-Plane Augmentation Mammaplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Safety of the harmonic scalpel versus conventional "clamp-and-tie" approach for intraoperative bleeding control during thyroidectomy: a surgeon's experience in 60 consecutive cases.Patient safety in surgery · 2026Article
- Biomaterial-Based Hemostasis: A Review of the Clinical and Functional Versatility of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose.Cureus · 2025Review
- Trotter Procedure with Harmonic Scalpel : A Unique Approach to Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Tongue Base Revisited.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
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Abstract
Thyroidectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgeries. Conventional techniques using electrocautery carry the risk of tissue injury. Recently, there has been increased use of harmonic scalpels in thyroid surgery. The harmonic scalpel utilizes ultrasonic shears for cutting and coagulation, thus minimizing thermal injury. The objective of our study was to determine differences in operative duration, hypocalcemia, and RLN palsy. This single-center retrospective comparative study included consecutive patients undergoing hemithyroidectomies using the harmonic scalpel and conventional technique in the past one year (n = 64, harmonic group = 28 and conventional group = 36). The mean operative duration for the harmonic scalpel group was 70.4 min, vs. 81.31 min for the conventional technique group, and the difference in mean duration was found to be 10.84 min (
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