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Randomized clinical trial comparing two mastectomy techniques.

Caroline D Rodd1, Vamsi R Velchuru, Frances Holly-Archer

  • 1The James Paget Hospital NHS Trust, Great Yarmouth, East Anglia, UK. carrierodd@btopenworld.com

World Journal of Surgery
|April 10, 2007
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Diathermy scissors significantly reduce blood loss and operating time during mastectomy surgery. This study suggests electric scissors may also improve surgical completeness, supporting their routine use.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Techniques

Background:

  • Evaluating the routine use of diathermy scissors for mastectomy.
  • Assessing patient outcomes with diathermy scissors in standard mastectomy procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To scientifically evaluate the outcomes of diathermy scissors in mastectomy surgery.
  • To compare diathermy scissors with standard scalpel blade technique.

Main Methods:

  • Single-blind randomized controlled trial.
  • Comparison of bipolar cutting scissors versus standard scalpel blade.
  • 30 patients in each arm of the trial.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in intraoperative blood loss with scissors.

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  • Significant decrease in operating time when using scissors.
  • Improved chest wall clearance and skin flap development observed with scissors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Electric scissors offer significant benefits in reducing blood loss and operating time.
    • Potential for improved surgical completeness in mastectomy using electric scissors.