Status:
COMPLETED
Harmonic FOCUS Versus Conventional Technique in Total Thyroidectomy for Benign Thyroid Disease
Lead Sponsor:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH
Conditions:
Benign Thyroid Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
New haemostatic techniques have been developed with the advent of laparoscopic surgery. Among other things, ultrasound instruments have been used for the dissection, division and coagulation of vessel...
Detailed Description
Thyroidectomy is one of the most frequently performed operations in endocrine surgery. Results are generally excellent, and morbidity and mortality are usually negligible. The operation requires prope...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Elected to undergo total thyroidectomy.
- Able to comprehend and sign the applicable study informed consent form.
- Able to return for all study mandated visits (visit 1 and 2)
- Be greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
Exclusion
- Previous neck operation
- History of neck irritation
- Need for central or lateral compartment lymphadenectomy
- Patients under permanent pain killer medication
- Patients under anticoagulation medication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00666315
Start Date
December 1 2007
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
May 22 2008
Active Locations (2)
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1
CHU Sart-Tilman
Liège, Belgium
2
University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy