The Use of the Harmonic Scalpel Versus Knot Tying for Modified Radical Neck D…

Background. Although the utility of the harmonic scalpel (HS) in thyroidectomy has been extensively demonstrated,there is little experience regarding its use for neck dissections. Methods. Within 10 years, 119 patients underwent modified radical neck dissection (MRND) for thyroid cancer. In 51 patients, MRND was performed using conventional knot tying and in 68 using the HS. The number of lymph…