Comparison of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2020 Objective To compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation and conventional thyroidectomy for benign thyroid nodules (TNs) by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and
Shihui Guan, Hui Wang, Dengke Teng
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Comparison of efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction between thermal ablation, conventional/open thyroidectomy, and endoscopic thyroidectomy for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules [PDF]
International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2022 Purpose Thermal ablation (TA) is a minimally invasive treatment method for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules (BTNs). This study aimed to evaluate the value of TA by comparing the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction with conventional/open ...
Xiao‐Wan Bo +9 more
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IMPACT OF THE HARMONIC SCALPEL HEMOSTASIS IN TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY IN COMPARISON WITH CONVENTIONAL HEMOSTATIC TECHNIQUE [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2016 Traditional haemostatic technique in thyroidectomy may cause some damages to surrounding tissues and it is time consuming. It is believed that these damages and the time can be reduced using ultrasonic dissector devices like Harmonic Scalpel.
Sadq Ghaleb Kadem +1 more
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Meta-analysis of thyroidectomy with ultrasonic dissector versus conventional clamp and tie [PDF]
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2010 Background We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the role of Ultrasonic dissector (UAS) versus conventional clamp and tie in thyroidectomy. Materials and methods We searched for all published RCT in into electronic databases. To be included in the
Sanguinetti Alessandro +12 more
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Comparison of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach and conventional open surgery in the treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma: A retrospective study and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 BackgroundThe feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach (ETCA) remains controversial. This study was conducted by combining our clinical data with the data obtained from a systematic review literature search to examine the ...
Yuquan Yuan +21 more
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Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2023 BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Thyroidectomy is a classic surgical procedure used worldwide for thyroid gland excision. A study was conducted to compare the outcomes (mean operative time, drainage volume, postoperative pain and hospital stay) and postoperative
Munawar Latif Memon +3 more
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Pakistan Journal of Medical SciencesObjective: To compare the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and conventional open thyroidectomy (OT) in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules (BTN).
Yuehe Fu +3 more
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World Journal of Surgical OncologyBackground Gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy (GTET) and endoscopic thyroidectomy via the areola approach (ETA) have emerged as minimally invasive surgical techniques for managing papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
Yu Ding +9 more
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Sutureless versus conventional thyroidectomy
, 2017 Background: The thyroid gland is a highly-vascularized organ, prompt and effective hemostasis is a crucial part of the procedure. Nowadays with the major advent of energy devices such as ultrasonic coagulation (Harmonic Scalpel, Ethicon) and bipolar ...
Wael Barakaat Ahmed Mohamed +1 more
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Retrospective observational study between robotic thyroidectomy via bilateral axillo-breast approach and conventional open surgery for thyroid cancer. [PDF]
Front SurgKuang F, Zhou M, Wang W, Tian W, Liu L.
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