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- Title
LigaSure small jaw versus conventional neck dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Authors
Chen, Tai-Yu; Hsin, Li-Jen; Lin, Wan-Ni; Tsai, Ming-Shao; Tsai, Yao-Te; Lee, Yi-Chan
- Abstract
Background: Neck dissection has a central role in the management of head and neck cancers. This systematic review aimed to compare the intraoperative and postoperative parameters between conventional and LigaSure Small Jaw (LSJ)-assisted neck dissection. Methods: PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched. independently by two authors for relevant articles comparing the outcomes of conventional and LSJ-assisted neck dissection. Data from each study were extracted, and a random-effects model was used in the pooled analysis. Results: Compared with conventional techniques, LSJ-assisted neck dissection was associated with a significantly reduced operative time. The rates of postoperative hematoma, infection, amount of intraoperative blood loss, the length of hospital stay and the drainage amount showed no significant intergroup differences. Conclusions: The meta-analysis provides evidence that properly using LSJ may reduce the operative time compared with that of conventional techniques. Surgeons may consider using LSJ in neck dissection according to personal experiences.
- Subjects
HEAD tumors; ONLINE information services; SURGICAL blood loss; LENGTH of stay in hospitals; NECK surgery; META-analysis; MEDICAL information storage &; retrieval systems; INFORMATION storage &; retrieval systems; MEDICAL databases; CONFIDENCE intervals; SYSTEMATIC reviews; SURGICAL hemostasis; SURGICAL complications; MEDLINE; NECK tumors; LIGATURE (Surgery); SURGICAL excision; LYMPH node surgery
- Publication
Journal of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery, 2021, Vol 50, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0707-7270
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40463-021-00504-2