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

Combination of dexamethasone and tropisetron before thyroidectomy to alleviate postoperative nausea, vomiting and pain: randomized controlled trial. World J Surg 2012; 36: 1217-1224.

Authors: Zhou H, Xu H, Zhang J, Wang W

Scientific Surgery

Randomized controlled trial of visualisation versus neuromonitoring of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy. World J Surg 2012; 36: 1340–1347.

Authors: Barczynski M, Konturek A, Stopa M, Honowska A, Nowak W

Scientific Surgery

Vandetanib in patients with locally advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer: a randomized double-blind phase III trial. J Clin Oncol 2012; 30: 134-141.

Authors: Wells SA, Robinson BG, Gagel RF, Dralle H, Fagin JA, Santoro M et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. World J Surg 2011; 36: 61–68.

Authors: Chen C-C, Siddiqui FJ, Chen T-L, Chan ES-Y, Tam K-W.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial on harmonic focus shears versus clamp-and-tie technique for total thyroidectomy. Am J Surg 2011; 202: 168–174.

Authors: Mourad M, Rulli F, Robert A, Scholtes JL, De Meyer M, De Pauw L et al.

Scientific Surgery

Wound complications and clinical results of electrocautery versus a scalpel to create a cutaneous flap in thyroidectomy: a prospective randomized trial. Surg Today 2011; 41: 1041-1048.

Authors: Uludag M, Yetkin G, Ozel A, Ozguven MBY, Yener S, Isgor A. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Thyroid surgery with the new harmonic scalpel: a prospective randomised study. Surgery 2011; 149: 411–415.

Authors: Markogiannakis H, Kekis PB, Memos N, Alevizos L, Tsamis D, Michalopoulos NV et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Flapless conventional thyroidectomy: a prospective, randomised study. Surgery Today 2010; 40: 1018–1022.

Authors: Kamer E, Unalp H, Derici H, Akguner T, Erbil Y, Issever H et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Parathyroidectomy improves functional capacity in “asymptomatic” older patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: a randomised controlled trial. Ann Surg 2010; 251: 832–837.

Authors: Morris GS, Grubbs EG, Hearon CM, Gantela S, Lee JE, Evans DB et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Five year follow-up of a randomized trial of unilateral thyroid lobectomy with or without postoperative levothyroxine treatment. World J Surg 2010; 34: 1232-1238.

Authors: . Barczynski M, Konturek A, Golkowski F, Hubalewska-Dydejczyk A, Cichon S, Nowak W. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Five-year follow-up of a randomized trial of total thyroidectomy versus Dunhill operation versus bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goiter. World J Surg 2010; 34: 1203-1213.

Authors: Barczynski M, Konturek A, Hubalewska-Dydejczyk A, Golkowski F, Cichon S, Nowak W. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Evaluation of a new ultrasonic device in thyroid surgery: comparative randomized study. Am J Surg 2010; 199: 736-740.

Authors: Miccoli P, Materazzi G, Frustaci G, Fosso A, Berti P.

Scientific Surgery

A prospective randomized trial of nerve monitoring of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy under local/regional anaesthesia and IV sedation. Surgery 2009; 146: 1167-1173.

Authors: Lifante J-C, McGill J, Murry T, Aviv JE, Inabnet WB.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective, randomized controlled trial of parathyroidectomy versus observation in patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism. Surgery 2009; 146: 1116-1122.

Authors: Perrier ND, Balachandran D, Wefel JS, Jimenez C, Busaidy N, Morris GS et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Prospective clinical trials of thyroidectomy with LigaSure vs. conventional vessel ligation. Arch Surg 2009; 144: 1167-1174.

Authors: Yao HS, Wang Q, Wang WJ, Ruan CP.

Scientific Surgery

Surgical versus conservative management for subclinical Cushing syndrome in adrenal incidentalomas: a prospective randomized study Ann Surg 2009; 249: 388-91

Authors: Toniato A, Merante-Boschin I, Opocher G, Pelizzo MR, Schiavi F, Ballotta E et al.

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Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection Cancer 2009; 115: 251-258

Authors: Roh J-L, Park J-Y, Park C-Il

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A randomized controlled trial of minimally invasive thyroidectomy using the lateral direct approach versus conventional hemithyroidectomy Surgery 2008; 144: 1016¿1022

Authors: Sywak MS, Yeh MW, McMullenT, Stalberg P, Low H, Alvarado R et al et al.

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LigaSure vs. clamp-and-tie technique to achieve hemostatsis in total thyroidectomy for benign multinodular goiter. A prospective randomized trial. Arch Surg 2007; 142: 150-156.

Authors: Saint Marc O, Cogliandolo A, Piquard A, Fama F, Pidoto RR.

Scientific Surgery

Unilateral versus bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism: five year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2007; 246: 976-981.

Authors: Westerdahl J, Bergenfelz A.

Scientific Surgery

Is the insertion of a drain after uncomplicated thyroid surgery always necessary? World J Surg 2006; 36: 215-218.

Authors: Suslu N, Vural S, Oncel M, Dmirca B, Gezen C, Tuzun B et al.

Scientific Surgery

Local anesthesia with monitored anesthesia care vs. general anesthesia in thyroidectomy. A randomized study. Arch Surg 2006; 141: 167¿173.

Authors: Snyder SK, Roberson CR, Cummings CC, Rajab MH.

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Does truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid arteries during bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy affect serum calcium levels? A prospective, randomised, controlled study. Int Surg 2006; 4: 211¿216.

Authors: Maralcan G, Sayin Z, Baskonu I, Gokalp A, Aybasti N.

Scientific Surgery

Randomized clinical trial comparing scan-directed unilateral versus bilateral cervical exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism due to solitary adenoma. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 418¿421.

Authors: Russell CFJ, Dolan SJ, Laird JD.

Scientific Surgery

A randomized, prospective, parallel group study comparing the Harmonic Scalpel to electrocautery in thyroidectomy. Surgery 2005; 137: 306-311.

Authors: Cordón C, Fajardo R, Ramírez J, Herrera MF

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A prospective randomized comparison of bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy versus unilateral total and contralateral subtotal throidectomy for Graves’ disease. World J Surg 2005; 29: 160-163.

Authors: Chi SY, Hsei KC, Sheen-Chen SM, Chou FF.

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Stretching exercises to reduce symptoms of postoperative neck discomfort after thyroid surgery: prospective randomized study. World J Surg 2005; 29: 775ý779.

Authors: Takamura Y, Miyauchi A, Tomoda C, Uruno T, Ito Y, Miya A et al.

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Randomized clinical trial comparing regional and general anaesthesia in minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 814¿818.

Authors: Miccoli P, Barellini L, Monchik JM, Rago R, Berti PF.

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Do Germans keep patients too long in hospital? A prospective randomized trial. World J Surg 2005; 29: 1189¿1193.

Authors: Dotzenrath CME, Cupisti K, Raffel A, Aust B, Yang Q, Kruger B et al.

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Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy. Am J Surg 2005; 190: 424-429.

Authors: Tartaglia F, Giuliani A, Sgueglia M, Biancari F, Juvonen T, Campana FP. et al.

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