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Ultrasonically activated shears in thyroid surgery

P E Voutilainen1, R K Haapiainen, C H Haglund

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.

American Journal of Surgery
|June 30, 1998
PubMed
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Ultrasonically activated shears (UAS) significantly reduce operating time in thyroid surgery. This study found UAS thyroidectomies were faster than conventional methods, offering a potential advantage for this surgical procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Ultrasonically activated shears (UAS) are recognized for safety and speed in laparoscopic surgery.
  • The application of UAS in thyroid surgery requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the potential advantages of using UAS in thyroidectomy procedures.
  • To compare the operating time of UAS-assisted thyroidectomies versus conventional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective matching of thyroidectomy patients operated on by a single senior endocrine surgeon.
  • Comparison between patients who underwent UAS-assisted thyroidectomy and those who had conventional thyroidectomy.

Main Results:

  • Seven pairs of thyroidectomies (6 total, 1 lobectomy) were matched for comparison.

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  • Mean operating time for UAS thyroidectomies was 100 minutes, compared to 154 minutes for conventional methods.
  • UAS thyroidectomies demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in operating time (average 64.6% of conventional time, P=0.007).

    • Conclusions:

    • The use of Ultrasonically activated shears (UAS) significantly decreases operating time in thyroidectomies.
    • UAS presents a beneficial tool for enhancing efficiency in thyroid surgery.