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Radiofrequency dissection is a safe alternative for total thyroidectomy, reducing surgical instruments needed. This method proved comparable in safety and effectiveness to traditional knot tying techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Thyroid Surgery

Background:

  • Conventional total thyroidectomy often requires numerous surgical instruments and materials.
  • Exploring alternative dissection methods can potentially optimize surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency dissection compared to knot tying in open total thyroidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective randomized study involving 39 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy.
  • Patients were allocated to either radiofrequency dissection or a standard knot tying technique.

Main Results:

  • Radiofrequency dissection significantly reduced the number of surgical instruments and materials used (p < 0.01).
  • No significant differences were observed in operative time, blood loss, drainage, pain, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, or hypocalcaemia between the groups (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Radiofrequency dissection presents a safe alternative to the knot tying technique in total thyroidectomy.
  • This method offers a significant advantage by decreasing the requirement for surgical instruments and materials.