Use of Bipolar Cautery in Thyroidectomy Hussein Khalid k.* College of medicine, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq *Corresponding Author: Dr. Khalid k. Hussein Professor in the College of medicine, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq, Phone: 07722958462 Email: dr_khalidkhairy@yahoo.com
Online published on 20 March, 2019. Abstract Introduction Thyroidectomy has most performed surgeries all through the world, which has a low morbidity rate. Aim To study the impact of bipolar burning amid thyroid surgery with respect to the duration of surgery and blood misfortune at the time of surgery. Material and Method In this investigation, 50 patients with thyroid swelling who underwent outpatient surgery from 2013 to 2017 were enrolled. The thyroid surgeries were finished using bipolar cautery and its outcomes were investigated. Results The majority of patients were 30–40 years of age. Surgery time ranged from 50 minutes to 135 minutes. The more drawn-out surgery times, contrasted with different examinations, were attributed to the learning curve associated with this new procedure. The blood loss ranged from 25-50ml. Complication rates were less with bipolar thyroidectomy such as postoperative discharge (2%), transitory recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis (2%), a minor level of wound contamination (2%) and signs of hypocalcemia (6%). The mean term of stay in the healing facility was four days. The cost of the bipolar burning is less in comparison with symphonious surgical blade and LigaSure. Also, post-agent complications are less with bipolar cautery. Conclusion The bipolar cautery method was found to be effective then other thyroidectomy methods. Top Keywords Thyroidectomy, bipolar burning, bipolar cautery, thyroid illnesses. Top |