[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.

Subtotal thyroidectomy: a reliable method to achieve euthyroidism in Graves' disease. Prognostic factors.

Background: Subtotal thyroidectomy is a widely accepted surgical procedure for Graves' disease. The purpose of this work is to evaluate functional long-term results and determine predictive prognostic factors of postoperative thyroid function.

Study Design: This is a retrospective study conducted on 202 patients with Graves' disease undergoing subtotal thyroidectomy during the period 1979-2002.

[Factors associated with morbidity and mortality after gastric bypass. Alternatives for risk reduction: sleeve gastrectomy].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze factors related to morbidity and mortality after gastric bypass and to evaluate lower-risk alternatives in selected patients.

Patients And Methods: A prospective cohort of 761 patients who underwent gastric bypass was included. Prognostic factors were studied using a logistic regression model with SPSS 11.