Use of a Harmonic scalpel for laparoscopic adrenalectomy in two cats [PDF]
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2023 Case series summary Adrenal tumors are rare in cats and reports of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in cats are limited. This case series describes two cats that underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy using a Harmonic scalpel for dissection and coagulation. Both
Rey M Zhang, J Brad Case
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Comparison of the effect of ultrasounic-harmonic scalpel and electrocautery in the treatment of axillary lymph nodes during radical surgery for breast cancer [PDF]
World Journal of Surgical OncologyObjective To compare the efficacy of ultrasounic-harmonic scalpel and electrocautery in the treatment of axillary lymph nodes during radical surgery for breast cancer. Methods A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Breast Surgery, Zhongda
Yujia Tian +6 more
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Comparison of Harmonic scalpel and monopolar cautery for capsulectomy at the second stage of expander/implant breast reconstruction [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2020 Background Capsular contracture is a common complication of two-stage expander/implant breast reconstruction. To minimize the risk of this complication, capsulectomy is performed using monopolar cautery or ultrasonic surgical instrumentation, the latter
Ki Jae Kim +5 more
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Harmonic Scalpel Versus Clips for Ligation of Cystic Duct in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 The gold standard treatment for benign gallbladder disease is laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). LC is commonly performed using monopolar diathermy with ligation of the cystic duct and artery with clips.
Pereira C, Gururaj S, Varghese B.
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Comparative study of adult tonsillectomy in two methods: harmonic scalpel and classical surgery
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2023 Background Tonsillectomy is a common surgery to treat tonsillitis. In addition to cold dissection methods, other new methods are also used for tonsillectomy which has several advantages.
Ali Bagherihagh +4 more
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Comparison of Conventional Bipolar Electrocautery and Ultrasonic Harmonic Scalpel in Colorectal Cancer Surgeries. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Background and objective Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and the second most deadly cancer worldwide. Powered equipment has transformed modern surgery, revolutionizing the delicacy, precision, and accuracy of many surgeries ...
Kalari P, Nirhale DS, Vajja R, Galam P.
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Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery, 2021 Background Hemorrhoidal disease is a very common anorectal disorder occurring more frequently in individuals who are older than 40 years. Although early-stage diseases can be managed conservatively, late-stage diseases usually need surgical treatment ...
Shams Ul Bari +2 more
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A Comparative Study of Harmonic Scalpel Versus Electrocautery Dissection in Modified Radical Mastectomy in Breast Carcinoma Cases. [PDF]
CureusAim: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with the use of a harmonic scalpel versus electrocautery in patients with breast carcinoma.
Haval S, Nichkaode P.
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Sutureless FOCUS harmonic scalpel versus clamp-and-tie techniques for thyroidectomy: a meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials. [PDF]
Int J SurgBackground: One of the most important surgical steps during thyroidectomy is the safe ligation of vessels. In fact, it is crucial to avoid postoperative bleeding and nerves’ injury.
Cirocchi R +11 more
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The Outcomes of the Patients Undergoing Harmonic Scalpel Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. [PDF]
Cureus, 2021 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has replaced conventional open cholecystectomy and has become the gold standard surgery for gall bladder pathologies. The harmonic scalpel is one of the instruments used to dissect and coagulate.
Kannan A +10 more
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