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Novel application of microdissection tungsten needle in total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma
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Conclusion: microdissection tungsten needle exhibited comparable surgical efficacy and safety outcomes as harmonic scalpel in thyroidectomy. Therefore, microdissection tungsten needle is a safe and viable alternative for hemostasis in thyroidectomy.