Clinical Trial on Harmonic Focus Shears

Harmonic Focus Shears Versus Clamp-and-technique for Total Thyroidectomy

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.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter in adults patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Redo surgery, malignancy.