Objective Parotidectomy is the most classic and unequivocal intervention for parotid
neoplasm. The operative outcomes and postoperative complications of parotidectomy …

Objective: The Harmonic Scalpel (HS) has been recently widely used to perform a variety of
surgical procedures. We reviewed our experience with the use of HS in superficial …

Objectives: Use of the harmonic scalpel in superficial parotidectomy for benign parotid
disease has been shown to reduce surgical time as well as intraoperative blood loss. We …

OBJECTIVES: Use of the Harmonic Scalpel has recently been described in thyroid surgery,
in which it appears to result in decreased operative time and blood loss without increasing …

Background Parotidectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures by
otorhinolaryngologists. Traditionally dissection is performed with a combination of a steel …

The harmonic scalpel (HS) has been used successfully in several head and neck surgical
procedures. Some authors highlighted its advantages in reducing operative time, blood loss …

Introduction Surgical techniques for extirpation of tumours of the parotid gland have evolved
significantly in recent years. Previous data suggest the use of harmonic scalpel reduced …

BACKGROUND: The high density of blood vessels in the parotid gland, the direct vicinity to
the facial nerve and the narrow surgical situs require efficient intra-and postoperative …

ObjectiveThe Harmonic Scalpel and Ligasure (Covidien) devices are commonly used in
head and neck surgery. Parotidectomy is a complex and intricate surgery that requires …

Complications following parotid surgery with harmonic scalpel versus cold instruments were
seldom discussed. The authors retrospectively analyzed the medical record of 94 patients …