Which hemostatic device in thyroid surgery? A network meta-analysis of surgical technologies
G Garas, K Okabayashi, H Ashrafian, K Shetty… - Thyroid, 2013 - liebertpub.com
Background: Energy-based hemostatic devices are increasingly being used in thyroid
surgery. However, there are several limitations with regard to the existing evidence and a …
surgery. However, there are several limitations with regard to the existing evidence and a …
[HTML][HTML] Complications in thyroid surgery. Harmonic Scalpel, Harmonic Focus versus Conventional Hemostasis: a meta-analysis
L Revelli, G Damiani, CBNA Bianchi, S Vanella… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background To evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications, hemostatic effects
and safety of Total Thyroidectomy (TT) performed using the Harmonic Scalpel (HS), the …
and safety of Total Thyroidectomy (TT) performed using the Harmonic Scalpel (HS), the …
ENERgized vessel sealing systems versus CONventional hemostasis techniques in thyroid surgery—the ENERCON systematic review and network meta-analysis
P Contin, K Gooßen, K Grummich, K Jensen… - … archives of surgery, 2013 - Springer
Purpose Energized vessel-sealing systems have been proposed to save operation time and
reduce post-operative complications. The aim of the present systematic review was to …
reduce post-operative complications. The aim of the present systematic review was to …
Recurrent laryngeal nerve safety parameters of the H armonic F ocus during thyroid surgery: Porcine model using continuous monitoring
Objectives/Hypothesis The Harmonic Focus (HF) is one of the most popular energy‐based
devices. The aim of this study was to provide recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) functional data …
devices. The aim of this study was to provide recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) functional data …
Comparison between Focus Harmonic scalpel and other hemostatic techniques in open thyroidectomy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
MA Cannizzaro, L Borzì, S Lo Bianco, V Okatyeva… - Head & …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background The purpose of this review was to compare the efficacy and surgical outcomes
of total thyroidectomy between the Focus Harmonic scalpel (Ethicon, Cincinnati, OH) and …
of total thyroidectomy between the Focus Harmonic scalpel (Ethicon, Cincinnati, OH) and …
Association of vessel-sealant devices vs conventional hemostasis with postoperative neck hematoma after thyroid operations
Importance Vessel-sealant devices (VSDs) have been popularized for use in thyroid
operations; however, the association of their use with postoperative neck hematoma, a rare …
operations; however, the association of their use with postoperative neck hematoma, a rare …
A comparison of surgical outcomes and complications between hemostatic devices for thyroid surgery: a network meta-analysis
Y Luo, X Li, J Dong, W Sun - European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 2017 - Springer
This meta-analysis compared harmonic scalpel and LigaSure® systems with the
conventional clamp-and-tie technique in thyroidectomy. Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, and …
conventional clamp-and-tie technique in thyroidectomy. Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, and …
The safety of energy-based devices in open thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomised study comparing the LigaSure™(LF1212) and the Harmonic® FOCUS
Purpose The options for haemostasis and dissection during modern thyroid surgery include
the use of a bipolar vessel sealing system and ultrasonic technology. The aim of this study …
the use of a bipolar vessel sealing system and ultrasonic technology. The aim of this study …
High-energy devices in different surgical settings: lessons learnt from a full health technology assessment report developed by SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia …
N Vettoretto, E Foglia, C Gerardi, E Lettieri, U Nocco… - Surgical …, 2023 - Springer
Background The present paper aims at evaluating the potential benefits of high-energy
devices (HEDs) in the Italian surgical practice, defining the comparative efficacy and safety …
devices (HEDs) in the Italian surgical practice, defining the comparative efficacy and safety …
[HTML][HTML] Sutureless thyroidectomy
R Ruggiero, A Gubitosi, G Conzo, S Gili… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective The ultrasonic scalpel is a surgical shear that uses high-frequency mechanical
energy to enable simultaneous vessel sealing and tissue coagulation at the same time. We …
energy to enable simultaneous vessel sealing and tissue coagulation at the same time. We …