Comparison of thyroid surgery techniques: a retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis of traditional electric knife vs. straight bipolar electrocoagulation forceps.

Straight bipolar electrocoagulation forceps can be used to perform fine dissection during thyroid surgery. Performing "micro-hemostasis" and "micro-cutting" manipulations with these straight bipolar forceps can smoothly dissect nerves and parathyroid glands and may reduce intraoperative bleeding, operation time and rates of postoperative complications, might accelerate recovery after surgery.