Safety of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose and Gelatin Sponge Application in Thyroidectomy
Lokesh Kathir1, Dakshayini Suresh1, Niveditha Kuppurajan1
1Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, India.
World Journal of Surgery
|January 10, 2026
Abstract:
Cohort study of 777 patients (1238 sides at risk) shows that both oxidized regenerated cellulose and gelatin sponge (topical hemostatic agents) are safe to use in thyroidectomy. Adverse events are nil and the incidence of RLN palsy and permanent hypoparathyroidism are low.


