Background: The thyroid gland is a highly-vascularized organ, prompt and effective hemostasis is a crucial part of the procedure. Nowadays with the major advent of energy devices such as ultrasonic coagulation (Harmonic Scalpel, Ethicon) and bipolar energy (LigaSure, Valleylab) for cutting and hemostasis introducing new methods of vessel ligation and division without increasing the risk of postoperative complications. The aim ... Read more

Abstract Background: Seroma formation after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is a frequent complication which predisposes to other complications. Different surgical strategies have been practiced looking for its prevention. We aimed with this study to analyze the different methods of dissection that participate in seroma formation after MRM and accordingly standardizing the best operative technique with the least incidence of seroma ... Read more

ABSTRACT _AIM:_ to evaluate safety and efficacy of harmonic scalpel in closure/division of the cystic duct and artery, and bladder dissection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a single working instrument, with the use of two working trocars technique, compared with regular laparoscopic clip/cautery, three trocars technique. _METHOD: _A prospective study included 160 patients with symptomatic gall stone disease were randomly assigned ... Read more

ABSTRACT _Aim:_ to evaluate safety and efficacy of harmonic scalpel in closure/division of the cystic duct and artery, and bladder dissection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a single working instrument, with the use of two working trocars, compared with clip/cautery, three trocars technique. _Method:_ A prospective study included 160 patients with symptomatic gall stone disease were randomly assigned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy ... Read more

ABSTRACT _Aim:_ to evaluate safety and efficacy of harmonic scalpel in closure/division of the cystic duct and artery, and bladder dissection in laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a single working instrument, with the use of two working trocars technique, compared with regular laparoscopic clip/cautery, three trocars technique. _Method:_ A prospective study included 160 patients with symptomatic gall stone disease were randomly assigned ... Read more