Scientific Surgery Online Journals

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Scientific Surgery

A randomized controlled clinical trial. No clear benefit to prophylactic central neck dissection in patients with clinically node negative papillary thyroid cancer. Ann Surg 2020; 272: 496-503.

Authors: Sippel RS, Robbins SE, Poehls JL, Pitt SC, Chen H, Leverson G et al.

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Association of autofluorescence-based detection of the parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy with postoperative hypocalcemia risk. Results of the PARAFLUO multicenter randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2020; 155: 106-112

Authors: Benmiloud F, Godiris-Petit G, Gras R, Gillot J-C, Turrin N, Penaranda G et al.

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Randomized controlled trial comparing white light with near-infrared autofluorescence for parathyroid gland identification during total thyroidectomy. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 228: 744-751

Authors: Dip F, Falco J, Verna S, Prunello M, Loccisano M, Quadri P et al.

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Total versus near-total thyroidectomy in Graves Disease. Results of the randomized controlled multicenter TONIG-trial. Ann Surg 2019; 270: 755-761

Authors: Maurer E, Maschuw K, Reuss A, Zieren HU, Zielke A, Goretzki P et al.

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Lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy versus posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for benign adrenal gland disease. Randomized controlled trial at a single tertiary medical center. Ann Surg 2019; 269: 842-848.

Authors: Chai YJ, Yu HW, Song R-Y, Kim S-J, Choi JY, Lee KE et al.

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The effect of intraoperative nefopam administration on acute postoperative pain and chronic discomfort after robotic or endoscopic assisted thyroidectomy: a randomized clinical Trial. World J Surg 2018; 42: 2094-2101.

Authors: Kim BG, Moon JY, Choi JY, Park IS, Oh AY, Jeon YT et al.

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Ten-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial of total thyroidectomy versus Dunhill operation versus bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goiter. World J Surg 2018; 42: 384-392.

Authors: Barczyński M, Konturek A, Hubalewska-Dydejczyk A, Golkowski F, Nowak W

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Comparative analysis between a bipolar vessel sealing and cutting device and the tie and suture technique in thyroidectomy: A randomized clinical trial. Surgery 2017; 161: 477–484.

Authors: Chavez KV, Barajas EM, Ramirez J, Pantoja JP, Sierra M, Velázquez-Fernandez D et al.

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Clinical efficacy of intravenous lidocaine for thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. World J Surg 2016; 40: 2941–2947.

Authors: Choi JG, Kang H, Ahn HK, Oh JI, Baek CW, Jung YH et al.

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Total parathyroidectomy with routine thymectomy and autotransplantation versus total parathyroidectomy alone for secondary hyperparathyroidism: results of a nonconfirmatory multicenter prospective randomized controlled pilot trial. Ann Surg 2016; 264: 745-753.

Authors: Schlosser K, Bartsch D, Diener MK, Seiler CM, Bruckner T, Nies C et al.

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The efficacy of Intraoperative neuromonitoring during robotic thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomized case-control evaluation. J Lap Adv Surg Tech 2015; 25: 908-914.

Authors: Yoon LH, Ju-Young L, Gianlorenzo D, Won BJ, Yub KH

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Efficacy of a single preoperative dexamethasone dose to prevent nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy (the tPONV Study): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Ann Surg 2015; 262: 934-940.

Authors: Tarantino I, Warschkow R, Beutner U, Kolb W, Lüthi A, Lüthi C et al. et al.

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A prospective randomized controlled trial of the laryngeal mask airway versus the endotracheal intubation in the thyroid surgery: evaluation of postoperative voice, and laryngopharyngeal symptom. World J Surg 2015; 39: 1713-1720.

Authors: Chun B-Y, Bae J-S, Lee S-H, Joo J, Kim E-S, Sun D-I et al. et al.

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Antimicrobial prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: a prospective randomized trial. World J Surg 2015; 39: 1282-1287.

Authors: Uruno T, Masaki C, Suzuki A, Ohkuwa K, Shibuya H, Kitagawa W et al. et al.

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Lateral neck sentinel lymph node biopsy in papillary thyroid carcinoma, is it really necessary? A randomized, controlled study. Surgery 2015; 157: 518-525.

Authors: Lee SK, Lee JH, Bae SY, Kim J, Kim M, Lee H-C et al. et al.

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The effects of acupuncture after thyroid surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2014; 156: 1605-1613.

Authors: Iacobone M, Citton M, Zanella S, Scarpa M, Pagura G, Tropea S et al. et al.

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A randomized, prospective trial of operative treatments for hyperparathyroidism in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. Surgery 2014; 156: 1326-1335.

Authors: Lairmore TC, Govednik CM, Quinn CE, Sigmond BR, Lee CY, Jupiter DC et al.

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Prospective randomized controlled trial on the use of flexible reinforced laryngeal mask airway (LMA) during total thyroidectomy: effects on postoperative laryngeal symptoms. World J Surg 2014; 38: 378-384.

Authors: Ryu JH, Yom CK, Park DJ, Kim KH, Do SH et al.

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Sorafenib in radioactive iodine-refractory, locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer: a randomised, double blind, phase 3 trial. Lancet 2014; 384: 319-328.

Authors: Brose MS, Nutting CM, Jarzab B, Elisei R, Siena S, Bastholt L et al. et al.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of total thyroidectomy versus bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for Graves’ Disease. Surgery 2014; 155: 529-540.

Authors: Feroci F, Rettori M, Borrelli A, Coppola A, Castagnoli A, Perigli G et al. et al.

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Randomized controlled trial of alfacalcidol supplementation for the reduction of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy Am J Surg 2014; 207: 39-45.

Authors: Genser L, Tresallet C, Godiris-Petit G, Fui SLS, Salepcioglu H, Royer C et al. et al.

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Cosmetic result and overall satisfaction after minimally-invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) versus robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy (RATT): a prospective randomized study. World J Surg 2014; 38: 1282-1288.

Authors: Materazzi G, Fregoli L, Manzini G, Baggiani A, Miccoli M, Miccoli P et al.

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Adhesive strip wound closure after thyroidectomy/parathyroidectomy: a prospective, randomised controlled trial. Surgery 2013; 153: 408–412.

Authors: O’Leary DP, Clover AJ, Galbraith JG, Mushtag M, Shafig A, Redmond HP et al.

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Effect of adjusted cuff pressure of endotracheal tube during thyroidectomy on postoperative airway complications: prospective, randomised and controlled trial. World J Surg 2013; 37: 786–791.

Authors: Ryu J-H, Han S-S, Do S-W, Lee J-M, Lee S-C, Choi E-S et al.

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Effectiveness of an oxidised cellulose patch hemostatic agent in thyroid surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217: 221-225.

Authors: Amit M, Binenbaum Y, Cohen JT, Gil Z

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Meta-analysis of trials comparing laparoscopic transperitoneal and retroperitoneal adrenalectomy. Surgery 2013; 153: 111-119.

Authors: Nigri G, Rosman AS, Petrucciani N, Fancellu A, Pisano M, Zorcolo L et al. et al.

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Comparison of transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy in a prospective randomized study. J Lap Ad Surg Tech 2013; 23: 362–366.

Authors: Mohammadi-Fallah MR, Mehdizadeh A, Badalzadeh A, Izadseresht B, Dadkhah N, Barbod A et al. et al.

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Bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy versus hemithyroidectomy plus subtotal resection (Dunhill procedure) for benign goiter: long-term results of a prospective, randomised study. World J Surg 2013; 37: 84–90.

Authors: Rayes N, Steinmuller T, Schroder S, Klotzler A, Bertram H, Denecke T et al. et al.

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Predicting the need for calcium and calcitriol supplementation after total thyroidectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study. Surgery 2012; 152: 1059–1067.

Authors: Cayo AK, Yen TWF, Misustin SM, Wall K, Wilson SD, Evans DB et al. et al.

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A randomized trial of hemithyroidectomy versus Dunhill for the surgical management of asymmetrical multinodular goiter. Ann Surg 2012; 256: 846–852.

Authors: Sancho JJ, Prieto R, Duenas JP, Ribera C, Ripolles J, Larrad A et al. et al.

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