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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 06/29/09
Parker DJ et al. - Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that requires meticulous dissection, safe anatomical exposure and effective haemostasis. Harmonic scalpel use was not associated with an increased complication rate and has been demonstrated to be a very efficient and safe tool in assisting with the conduct of a thyroidectomy.
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