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3 lip 2024 · Unlike reusable scalpels, which require sterilization and maintenance after each use, disposable scalpels are designed for single use, eliminating the need for complex sterilization processes and ensuring immediate readiness for surgical procedures.
This review explores current evidence on the cost and environmental impact of reusable versus single-use instruments. In addition, we aim to compare their quality, functionality and associated clinical outcomes.
The Harmonic scalpel is a sophisticated surgical device that uses high-frequency ultrasound vibration for coagulating and cutting tissue. Previously, it has been shown that dissection using the Harmonic scalpel disperses less energy to surrounding tissue during activation compared to other surgical devices and has a reduced propensity to cause ...
4 sty 2018 · We performed an umbrella review of systematic reviews summarizing the evidence on the Harmonic scalpel (HS) compared with conventional techniques in surgical oncology (including lymph node dissection).
This thorough buyer’s guide will teach you everything you need to know about scalpels, including their types, traits, materials, and considerations you should make when selecting the ideal one for your surgical needs.
According to available literature, our study is the second prospective study comparing surgical procedures on patients using new and reused Harmonic scalpels [19]. Therefore, our study addresses the lament made by several recent review papers on scarcity of primary evidence on this subject [6, 12, 28].
1 gru 2017 · The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare cutting electrocautery versus the scalpel for surgical incisions in terms of wound complication rate, incisional time, incision-related blood loss, and cosmetic outcomes.
