Advanced vessel sealing devices in total thyroidectomy for substernal goitre: A retrospective cohort study.
International Journal of Surgery(2016)
Abstract
•75 patients underwent total thyroidectomy by the same surgeon for substernal goiter.•Patients were divided in three groups, according to the used technique: “clamp and tie”, Ligasure Small Jaw, Harmonic Focus.•No difference among the groups in morbidity, duration of drain. Advanced vessel sealing devices shortened operative time.
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Key words
Total thyroidectomy,Substernal goitre,Ligasure vessel sealing system,Harmonic scalpel,Thyroid surgery
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