[The non-recurrent inferior laryngeal nerve. Surgical experience]
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Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy
Published on: October 24, 2025
G Ardito1, R Manni, C Vincenzoni
1Istituto di Semeiotica Chirurgica, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore di Roma.
Abstract:
During the performance of 1018 thyroid operations, 1497 recurrent laryngeal nerves were identified and exposed. Of the 773 visualized nerves on the right side, 2 were found to be non recurrent (0.26%). This abnormality may represent a pitfall during thyroidectomy even for very experienced thyroid surgeons. We emphasize that the exposure and preservation of this vital structure is the standard of care and an essential component of routine dissection in thyroid surgery.
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