Comparing Ligasure Exact dissector with other energy devices in total thyroidectomy: a pilot study.
Title | Comparing Ligasure Exact dissector with other energy devices in total thyroidectomy: a pilot study. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Papavramidis, T. S., Pliakos I., Chorti A., Panidis S., Kotsovolis G., Stelmach V., Koutsoumparis D., Bakkar S., & Michalopoulos A. |
Journal | Gland Surg |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 271-277 |
Date Published | 2020 Apr |
ISSN | 2227-684X |
Abstract | Background: Hemostasis is fundamental in thyroid surgery. The aim of this randomized active comparator-controlled study was to compare the effectiveness of Ligasure Exact to previously existing sealing devices in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. |
DOI | 10.21037/gs.2020.02.05 |
Alternate Journal | Gland Surg |
PubMed ID | 32420251 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC7225447 |