Abstract Background Both ultrasonic coagulation (Harmonic Scalpel)(HS) and bipolar
coagulation (Ligasure)(LS) are new energy devices commonly used in open thyroidectomy …

Accurate and efficient hemostasis is one of the first priorities of the thyroid surgeon to
prevent or minimize complications, including injury to the laryngeal nerves or parathyroid …

Introduction Prognosis of thyroid cancer is strictly related to loco-regional metastases.
Cervical lymphadenectomy has a specific oncologic role but may lead to significant increase …

Background Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy is the most common and serious
complication of thyroid surgery. The use of energy-based devices (EBDs) has replaced hand …

Background: The thyroid gland is one of the most vascular organs in the body and surgical
resection mandates meticulous surgical technique and hemostasis. The aim of this study …

Purpose Hypoparathyroidism and paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) still
remain the most frequent specific complications of thyroid surgery. This study evaluates the …

Background Two surgical devices have become popular in thyroid surgery: a bipolar energy
sealing system (B) and ultrasonic coagulation (UC). Retrospective and prospective studies …

Postoperative neck hematomas following thyroidectomy occur in up to 6.5% of cases. It is
unclear whether the use of energy vessel sealant devices effects the rate of PNH. We …

Background Thyroidectomies of hyperthyroidic patients are known to be more blood-
spattered than the operations performed for euthyroid nodular diseases and require careful …

Several new technologies have advanced the practice of thyroid surgery in recent years,
with some centers implementing substantial changes in the way thyroid surgery is …