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Drainless Thyroidectomy by the Sutureless Technique for Benign Thyroid Diseases
Sponsor: Minia University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of drainless thyroid surgery for benign thyroid diseases using a sutureless hemostatic technique. Patients undergoing thyroidectomy are randomized to either drainless surgery or surgery with drain placement. The study compares postoperative outcomes, including complications, pain, hospital stay, and need for reintervention.
Official title: Safety and Feasibility of Drainless Thyroid Surgery for Benign Thyroid Diseases Using the Sutureless Technique, Rrandomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-10-20
Completion Date
2026-01-03
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
sutureless thyroidectomy without drain
Participants undergo sutureless thyroidectomy procedure but no drain is placed postoperatively. The goal is to assess whether omitting the drain affects postoperative outcomes such as pain, seroma, hematoma, infection, or overall recovery, while maintaining safety.
sutureless thyroidectomy with drain
Participants undergo sutureless thyroidectomy for benign thyroid disease with placement of a subcutaneous suction drain. The drain is intended to evacuate postoperative fluid (blood or serous fluid) to reduce the risk of complications such as hematoma or seroma formation. The surgical technique itself follows conventional sutureless thyroidectomy principles.
Locations (1)
Minia University
Minya, Egypt