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LigaSure vs Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroidectomy

ConditionThyroidectomy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

Comparative Evaluation of LigaSure Versus Conventional Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroid Surgery: Operative and Postoperative Outcome.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing partial or total thyroidectomy.

Diagnosed with benign or low-risk malignant thyroid disorders.

Fit for general anesthesia.

Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • LigaSure

    Procedure/Surgery

    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

    Procedure/Surgery

    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

    Procedure/Surgery

    Thyroidectomy is a standard surgical procedure for treating benign and malignant thyroid disorders.

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Thyroidectomy using LigaSureActive comparator 2 interventions
Group B: Thyroidectomy using bipolar diathermyActive comparator 2 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Operative time

Total time (from skin to skin)Time taken for dissection and haemostasis

Time frame
during surgery 2 hours
2

Number of ligatures used

Time frame
during surgery

Secondary outcomes

1

Postoperative pain

Pain assessment through the VAS was explained to the patient (through selection of the number that represents his/her pain with 0 = no pain, and 10 = worst pain

Time frame
24 hours postoperative
2

Transient or permanent hypocalcaemia

Time frame
24 hours postoperative

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Assiut University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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