The use of the harmonic scalpel vs conventional knot tying for vessel ligation in thyroid surgery

Siperstein A., Berber E., Morkoyun E.

ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, vol.137, no.2, pp.137-142, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 137 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1001/archsurg.137.2.137
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.137-142
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Hypothesis: The technique of thyroidectomy has undergone little change in several decades. The harmonic scalpel, using ultrasonic frictional heating to ligate vessels, is widely used in laparoscopic surgery, but there is little experience in open thyroidectomy. We hypothesized that the use of the harmonic scalpel could lead to a significant reduction in operative time as compared with knot tying in thyroid surgery.