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7th April – Randomized double-blind trial comparing the cosmetic outcome of cutting diathermy versus scalpel for skin incisions
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 7:54 pmIt raises some interesting points that could lead to exciting prospects, but as stated by other people here and the authors, it needs further evidence with a larger cohort before it can be adopted into clinical practice
It raises some interesting points that could lead to exciting prospects, but as stated by other people here and the authors, it needs further evidence with a larger cohort before it can be adopted into clinical practice
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 7:55 pmQuote from Gayathri Suresh on 7th April 2016, 7:51 pmThe point about increased safety in the conclusion was a relevant one
I thought that was more of a theoretical point. Whereas the data in the paper showed that diathermy was simply the same as the scalpel. Compounded by what was said earlier about haemastasis, it is a significant jump to recommend it as being ‘safer’
Quote from Gayathri Suresh on 7th April 2016, 7:51 pmThe point about increased safety in the conclusion was a relevant one
I thought that was more of a theoretical point. Whereas the data in the paper showed that diathermy was simply the same as the scalpel. Compounded by what was said earlier about haemastasis, it is a significant jump to recommend it as being ‘safer’
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 7:56 pmI think everyone has made insightful and helpful comments. For me I dont think this paper would change very much. The evidence of reduced post op pain is weak, and so it comes down to surgeon preference and I think the authors will have a hard time convincing a lot of surgeons that diathermy does not burn the skin
I think everyone has made insightful and helpful comments. For me I dont think this paper would change very much. The evidence of reduced post op pain is weak, and so it comes down to surgeon preference and I think the authors will have a hard time convincing a lot of surgeons that diathermy does not burn the skin
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 7:59 pmI agree Daniel, thanks for facilitating the discussion and thanks Scalpel for organising this, it has been really interesting!
I agree Daniel, thanks for facilitating the discussion and thanks Scalpel for organising this, it has been really interesting!
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Thanks everyone for coming and a big thank you to Dr Lewis for leading the session!
We hope to see you all at future events
Before we finish will everyone please take a minute to fill in a survey to help us improve;
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Thanks everyone for coming and a big thank you to Dr Lewis for leading the session!
We hope to see you all at future events
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 7:59 pmBefore we finish will everyone please take a minute to fill in a survey to help us improve;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MXFPMHQ
Thanks everyone for coming and a big thank you to Dr Lewis for leading the session!
We hope to see you all at future events
Before we finish will everyone please take a minute to fill in a survey to help us improve;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MXFPMHQ
Thanks everyone for coming and a big thank you to Dr Lewis for leading the session!
We hope to see you all at future events
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 8:02 pmthanks everyone! I’ve noted down all your emails so certificates will be going out shortly. Thanks again Dr Lewis!
thanks everyone! I’ve noted down all your emails so certificates will be going out shortly. Thanks again Dr Lewis!
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 8:03 pmThank you, Nick and Dan, for facilitating the session today. It was a pleasure to join in. A useful exercise!
Thank you, Nick and Dan, for facilitating the session today. It was a pleasure to join in. A useful exercise!
Quote from Deleted user on 7th April 2016, 8:08 pmQuote from william on 7th April 2016, 7:55 pmQuote from Gayathri Suresh on 7th April 2016, 7:51 pmThe point about increased safety in the conclusion was a relevant one
I thought that was more of a theoretical point. Whereas the data in the paper showed that diathermy was simply the same as the scalpel. Compounded by what was said earlier about haemastasis, it is a significant jump to recommend it as being ‘safer’
I meant safety for the surgeons using the equipment (lack of sharps). Thanks everyone for an insightful exercise!
Quote from william on 7th April 2016, 7:55 pmQuote from Gayathri Suresh on 7th April 2016, 7:51 pmThe point about increased safety in the conclusion was a relevant one
I thought that was more of a theoretical point. Whereas the data in the paper showed that diathermy was simply the same as the scalpel. Compounded by what was said earlier about haemastasis, it is a significant jump to recommend it as being ‘safer’
I meant safety for the surgeons using the equipment (lack of sharps). Thanks everyone for an insightful exercise!