Feb
2005

Efficacy and cost effectiveness of harmonic scalpel compared with electrocautery in posterior instrumentation of the spine.

Cakir B, Ulmar B, Schmidt R, et al.
Eur Spine J 2005; [Epub ahead of print].
NATA Rating :
Review by : P. Earnshaw
NATA Review

An important paper related to the use of the ultrasonic coagulator. The reduction in blood loss and the necessity for transfusion is impressive. The authors also include a very helpful and detailed economic evaluation of this equipment. After reading this paper I suspect more spinal surgeons will be keen to try the harmonic scalpel.

– Peter Earnshaw

Consent Management Platform by Real Cookie Banner