| In the context of advanced oral cancer (OSCC) surgeries, optimizing surgical techniques to minimize morbidity is crucial.
This study focuses on comparing the outcomes of surgeries performed using harmonic scalpels and conventional scalpels
within the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department. From survey, 36 patients with OSCC were randomly assigned to
either the harmonic scalpel group or the conventional scalpel group. All participants aged 18 and above, provided informed
consent. The primary surgical outcomes measured were blood loss during the ablative stage (mL) and the duration of the
surgical procedure (minutes). In the experimental group, blood loss was 260 mL, whereas the control group experienced
403 mL of blood loss. The mean operating time for the experimental group was 140 minutes, slightly lower than the 159
minutes in the control group (p = 0.21). This investigation, conducted within the ENT department, found no significant
differences in blood loss and operating time when utilizing harmonic scalpels in advanced OSCC surgeries, emphasizing
the need for continued evaluation of surgical tools for optimal patient outcomesddd |
