the Use of Harmonic Scalpel Versus Knot Tying for Total Thyroidectomy

Consecutive patients treated for thyroid enlargement at our institution were evaluated for inclusion. Participants were randomly allocated to receive total thyroidectomy using harmonic scalpel HS or using ligature conventional thyroidectomy CT Follow-up visits were after 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months, Study variables included operative time, length of incision, operative bleeding, postoperative drainage, hospital stay and complication. one hundred and thirty patients with thyroid enlargement were randomized and completed the study.