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Ultrasonic shears (Harmonic scalpel) compared to conventional ligation (knot tying technique) in open thyroidectomy.

Comparison of Ultrasonic Shears with Conventional Ligation for Vessel Sealing in Open Thyroidectomy ââ?¬â?? A Randomised Controlled Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/07/026310
Enrollment
20
Registered
2020-07-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E079- Disorder of thyroid, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasonic shears: In open thyroidectomy after raising skin flap ultrasonic shears would be used for vessel sealing. Control Intervention1: Conventional ligation: In open thyroidectomy

Sponsors

MAULANA AZAD MEDICAL COLLEGE
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.all patients with goitre undergoing open thyroidectomy 2.age between 18 to 65 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.history of previous neck surgery. 2.irradiation to head and neck region in the past. 3.requirement of lymph node dissection. 4.goitre with retro sternal extension.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Operative time Timepoint: During open thyroidectomy the operative time would be calculated by measuring time taken from skin incision to skin closure—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
HypocalcaemiaTimepoint: POD1 POD2;intra operative blood loss Timepoint: Nil;Other complications: hematoma, seroma and wound infection.Timepoint: Nil;Recurrent laryngeal nerve injuryTimepoint: post operatively after extubation—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSHRIDHAR HOSAMANI

MAULANA AZAD MEDICAL COLLEGE AND ASSOCIATED LNH AND GIPMER AND GNEC HOSPITALS,NEWDELHI-110002

drdeepakghuliani@gmail.com9899326388

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026