Journal Reviews

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6 October 2017 | | Harmonic scalpel, Modified neck dissection, Oral squamous cell carcinoma, Intraoperative blood loss, Operative time, Postoperative hospital stay, Randomised clinical trial

The use of the harmonic scalpel is popular with some head and neck surgeons. This study looked at selective neck dissections for 40 patients with oral cavity carcinoma. They were randomised into harmonic scalpel (HS) use and monopolar electrocautery. The...

Does trainee participation in cochlear implant surgery affect operative times?

1 January 2017 | | Cochlear implantation, Operative times, Otolaryngology education

The role of surgical education is a very sensitive issue in spite of the obvious need and the obligation of doctors to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation. This study is very interesting as it assesses...