Clinical Trial on Harmonic Focus Shears
Completed
- Conditions
- Multinodular Goiter
- Registration Number
- NCT01003652
- Lead Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical benefits, advantages and limits of the use of the Harmonic Focus curved shears in total thyroidectomy.
- Detailed Description
According to a randomized sequence, total thyroidectomy was performed in 34 patients using Harmonic Focus and in 34 patients using clamp-and-tie technique.
In this randomized prospective trial, differences in the duration of surgery, intraoperative bleeding and post-operative complications were analysed.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 68
Inclusion Criteria
- Total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter in adults patients
Exclusion Criteria
- Redo surgery, malignancy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Efficacy, safety and potential advantages of Harmonic Focus for total thyroidectomy day one after surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Impact on bleeding, operative time, instrument exchanges, material needed for haemostasis during the operation
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium