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An umbrella review of the surgical performance of Harmonic ultrasonic devices and impact on patient outcomes.

Robert KloostermanGeorge W J WrightElizabeth M Salvo-HalloranNicole C FerkoJohn Z MennoneJeffrey W ClymerCrystal D RickettsGiovanni A Tommaselli
Published in: BMC surgery (2023)
Across surgical procedures, Harmonic devices demonstrated improved patient outcomes for operating time, length of stay, intraoperative bleeding, drainage volume, pain, and overall complications compared to conventional techniques. Additional studies are required to assess differences between Harmonic and ABP devices.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • atrial fibrillation
  • pain management
  • risk factors
  • ultrasound guided
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review
  • case control