Objective To evaluate the hemostatic effects and safety of thyroidectomy performed using
the LigaSure vessel-sealing device (Valleylab, Boulder, Colorado) or the conventional …

This meta-analysis compared harmonic scalpel and LigaSure® systems with the
conventional clamp-and-tie technique in thyroidectomy. Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE, and …

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 …

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 …

Abstract background We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the
role of High Energy Devices (HEDs) versus conventional clamp and tie technique in …

Background The objective of this study was to investigate the potential benefit of local
haemostatic agents for the prevention of postoperative bleeding after 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 …

The use of the Ligasure™ Vessel Sealing System in head and neck surgery: a report on six
years of experience and a review of the literature. Background: The Ligasure Vessel Sealing …

Background Advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energy have demonstrated reduction of
operating time and blood loss in thyroidectomy. However, these devices generate heat and …

Total thyroidectomy makes up the majority of all thyroidectomy cases. Energy-based
advanced vessel-sealing devices which were developed in recent years for the control of …