The harmonic scalpel technique without supplementary ligation in total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection: a prospective

Application of the no-tie technique using the harmonic scalpel is a relatively safe method, even in total thyroidectomy combined with central neck dissection, and it reduces the operating time by simultaneously ligating and cutting the vessels with sufficient hemostasis.Page: 945DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31816bcd61Authors: Koh, Yoon Woo MD *; Park, Jae Hong MD *; Lee, Seung Won MD *; Choi, Eun Chang MD, PhD + (Source: Annals of Surgery)  MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed.