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Harmonic Scalpel in the Treatment of Snoring [PDF]
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2011 ObjectiveThe Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel (HS) is an ultrasonic cutting and coagulating surgical device. The mechanism of the HS is based on transforming electrical energy into mechanical movement of 55.5 kHz frequency. This work aims to report our 4 years’ experience with HS in the treatment of snoring (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty).MethodSpecific ...
Salami, A +5 more
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Evaluation the Role of Harmonic Scalpel in Open and Closed Hemorrhidectomy, Comparative Study [PDF]
Ain-Shams Journal of SurgeryIntroduction: One of the most common symptoms that patients have in any hospital in surgery departments ishemorrhoids. There are several ways of treating them.
Mostafa Abdelrahman +3 more
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Incidence of hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy using conventional versus harmonic scalpel
Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2023 Background As complete thyroidectomies are common procedures, we examine the effects on parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels of using a harmonic scalpel in conjunction with standard techniques.
Walid R. Abdelaty
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Seroma formation after modified radical mastectomy
Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2017 Background Modified radical mastectomy remains the most commonly performed surgery for breast cancer. Aim of the work The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different methods (conventional scalpel, electrocautery, and harmonic scalpel) of ...
Mahmoud AboAmra
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Post-tonsillectomy pain after using bipolar diathermy scissors or the harmonic scalpel: a randomised blinded study. [PDF]
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2017 Arbin L, Enlund M, Knutsson J.
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A Comparative Study Between Harmonic Scalpel and Classical Knot Tying in Total Thyroidectomy [PDF]
Kirkuk Journal of Medical SciencesBackground: Total thyroidectomy is the most common endocrine surgery performed in hospitals worldwide. Thyroidgland is a highly vascularized structure and has a rich supply therefore; delicate techniques must be used in its excision.Classical techniques ...
Ali Ameen, Hussein Ahmed
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Effectiveness of the Ultrasonic Harmonic Scalpel for Tonsillectomy [PDF]
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2001 The Ultracision harmonic scalpel (UHS) cuts and coagulates tissue with high-frequency ultrasound. We describe the results of our use of the UHS to perform tonsillectomies in 59 patients. The mean operative blood loss was 7 ml (range: 0 to 75); 56% of patients experienced no measurable blood loss.
S, Sood +4 more
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Медицинский вестник Юга России, 2013 Purpose: the experiment on laboratory animals to study the efficacy of ultrasonic scalpel «Ultraсision Harmonic Scalpel» compared with monopolar electrocoagulation.Material and methods: the study of morphofunctional changes in the liver, with the ...
A. V. Bautkin +2 more
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The Harmonic Scalpel versus Conventional Hemostasis for Neck Dissection: A Meta-Analysis of the Randomized Controlled Trials. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Neck dissection is the most definitive and effective treatment for head and neck cancer. This systematic review aims to compare the efficacy and surgical outcomes of neck dissection between the harmonic scalpel and conventional surgical techniques and ...
Zhen-Hu Ren +5 more
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Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, 2021 Objective: The present study aims to compare the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy using a harmonic scalpel versus traditional scissor.
Zhen Xu +3 more
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