Comparison of Seroma Formation with Harmonic Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrocautery in Axillary Dissection following Modified Radical Mastectomy

Background: Breast cancer is that forms in the cells of breasts. Despite emergence breast conservation technique modified Radical Mastectomy still remains most commonly performed surgery for CA Breast. The Harmonic scalpel a surgical instrument used to simultaneously cut and cauterize tissue. Aim: To compare frequency seroma formation with harmonic versus monopolar electrocautery axillary dissection following radical mastectomy. Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted Department General Surgery, Lahore Hospital Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore. 60 patients were enrolled. Two groups made by applying lottery method. One group treated hormonic other electrocautery. All surgeries done under general anesthesia two teams. After surgery, shifted post-surgical wards will be followed- up there 7 days. Seroma noted. collected data entered analyzed on SPSS version 21. Results: mean age 49.87± 8.67 years years. noted 5(16.7%) whereas electro cautery found 11(36.7%) (p-value=0.080). Conclusion: study concluded showed lower rate than group, however statistically both are equally effective Keywords: Scalpel, Formation,