New surgical tool may lower voice damage risk in thyroid removal

NCT ID NCT07522983

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at 120 adults having their thyroid gland removed. It compared a special sealing tool (LigaSure) to the traditional method of tying knots to see which one causes fewer injuries to the nerve that controls the voice. The goal is to find a safer way to perform thyroid surgery and protect patients' voices.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gulab Devi Hospital Ferozpur Road Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54600, Pakistan

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