Multinodular Goiter
Conditions
Keywords
goiter
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical benefits, advantages and limits of the use of the Harmonic Focus curved shears in total thyroidectomy.
Detailed description
According to a randomized sequence, total thyroidectomy was performed in 34 patients using Harmonic Focus and in 34 patients using clamp-and-tie technique. In this randomized prospective trial, differences in the duration of surgery, intraoperative bleeding and post-operative complications were analysed.
Interventions
PROCEDUREthyroidectomy
Comparison between two groups of patients. One group is operated on using harmonic Focus for haemostasis compared to a second group of patients operated on with the conventional haemostasis using tie-and-clamp technique
Sponsors
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter in adults patients
Exclusion criteria
* Redo surgery, malignancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy, safety and potential advantages of Harmonic Focus for total thyroidectomy | day one after surgery |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impact on bleeding, operative time, instrument exchanges, material needed for haemostasis | during the operation |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed