Safety and Efficacy of Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Device in Hemostasis during Thyroidectomy in Comparison with Ultrasonic Scalpel: A Comparative Study.

Aim: Ultrasonic scalpel is one of the recent advances in surgical technology. The main limitation of their use is the cost. However, radiofrequency ablation device is a refined type of electrosurgical cautery that can be used with conventional reusable bipolar cautery forceps.