RECURRENT LARYNGEAL INJURY WHILE USING LIGASURE Versus CONVENTIONAL KNOT TYING IN TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY

INCIDENCE OF RECURRENT LARYNGEAL INJURY WHILE USING LIGASURE IN TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY AS COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL KNOT TYING

To compare the frequency of recurrent laryngeal injury during total thyroidectomy when utilizing the LigaSure technique against conventional knot tying.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged: 18 to 60 years
• Both Gender
• Patients undergoing total thyroidectomy
• Normal IDL
• No Hoarseness of voice

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients requiring re-operation, including completion thyroidectomy.
• Patients undergoing concurrent procedures such as cervical lymphadenectomy or parathyroidectomy.
• Patient having previous neck surgery
• Patient having neck radiation
• Thyroidectomy for thyroid malignancy