[Efficacy and budget impact of the Focus harmonic scalpel compared to the ACS-14C device in total thyroidectomy due to multinodular goitre. A prospective randomised study].

Objective: To analyse the potential advantages and outcomes of the new Harmonic Focus™ (Focus) device compared to the Harmonic Scalpel™ ACS-14C in benign thyroid surgery.

Methods: A controlled randomised study was conducted in which the Focus was compared to former ACS-14C device in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for multinodular goitre. The primary endpoint was time of surgery.