An umbrella review of the surgical performance of Harmonic ultrasonic devices and impact on patient outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For thirty years, the Harmonic scalpel has been used for precise dissection, sealing and transection. There are numerous meta-analyses on individual surgical procedures with Harmonic, but no overarching review covering all the areas. This umbrella review seeks to summarize the clinical results from the use of Harmonic across surgical fields and broadly quantify its effects on patient outcomes.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Databases were searched for meta-analyses (MAs) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing Harmonic devices to conventional techniques or advanced bipolar (ABP) devices. For each procedure type, the most comprehensive MAs were evaluated. RCTs not already analysed in a MA were also included. Operating time, length of stay, intraoper

SUBMITTER: Kloosterman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10308659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature