"Is Using the Harmonic Scalpel Better than Conventional Hemostasis in N" by Ishaque Hameed, Mohammad Omer Khan et al.
 

Is Using the Harmonic Scalpel Better than Conventional Hemostasis in Neck Dissection? A Meta-Analysis.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2024

Publication Title

Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: The clinical decision to pursue harmonic scalpel (HS) method vs conventional hemostasis to treat head and neck cancers has been arguably predicated on the clinical outcomes observed. This study aims to evaluate the surgical outcomes of neck dissection between both techniques and perform an updated meta-analysis using the available literature.

METHODS: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library through 31st December 2021, according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Outcome metrics included operative time and intraoperative blood loss. Secondary outcomes consisted of length of hospital stay, length of drain stay, total drain output, and postoperative complications. A meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager Version 5.3 (RevMan) software employing the Random Effects Model.

RESULTS: We identified 114 articles, out of which 10 randomized control trials (RCTs) analyzing a combined total of 558 patients met the inclusion criteria after title and full-text screening. Meta-analysis shows the group treated with HS had a significantly shorter operative time. [MD = -23.21, 95% CI (-34.30, -12.12)

CONCLUSIONS: This study confirms that that HS use in neck dissection yields a reduced operative time and intra operative blood loss relative to conventional hemostasis. Furthermore, our paper shows no superiority of HS method over conventional hemostasis where length of hospital stays, length of drain stays, and postoperative complications are concerned. Future RCTs with high-level evidence may further elucidate the relative effectiveness of HS method over conventional hemostasis in treating head and neck cancers.

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

74

Last Page

86

DOI

10.1177/19433875231170924

ISSN

1943-3875

PubMed ID

38371216

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