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Abstract
Background and aims  Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) has been used for the removal of small thyroid nodules to improve
cosmetic results and diminish pain. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of the MIVAT operations with and without
the use of an ultrasonic harmonic scalpel (HS).

Patients and methods  Seventy-six patients with a solitary thyroid nodule below 30 mm in diameter were randomized to two groups of 38 patients each.