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LigaSure vs Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroidectomy
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Comparative Evaluation of LigaSure Versus Conventional Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroid Surgery: Operative and Postoperative Outcome.
Official title: Comparative Evaluation of LigaSure Versus Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroidectomy: A Single-Center Study From Upper Egyp
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2025-12-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
LigaSure
LigaSure is an advanced vessel-sealing system that uses pressure and bipolar energy with real-time feedback to seal vessels up to 7 mm. It limits thermal spread, provides consistent sealing, and reduces the need for sutures-making it distinct from standard bipolar diathermy and other energy devices.
bipolar diathermy
Bipolar diathermy uses two closely spaced electrodes to deliver controlled coagulation and cutting with minimal current spread. Unlike LigaSure or other advanced sealing devices, it lacks an automatic feedback system and does not fuse larger vessels, relying instead on direct thermal coagulation. It is simple, widely available, cost-effective, and suitable mainly for small-vessel hemostasis.
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy is a standard surgical procedure for treating benign and malignant thyroid disorders.