What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate methods for accurately identifying the non-recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery.

April 4, 2026Open Access

Safe and Accurate Delineation of a Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Key Points

To evaluate methods for accurately identifying the non-recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery.
Analyzed anatomical variations of the non-recurrent laryngeal nerve
Implemented refined surgical techniques during thyroidectomy
Conducted a review of injury rates associated with different surgical approaches
Documented the rare incidence rate of non-recurrent laryngeal nerve at 0.3-0.8%
Highlighted risks associated with misplaced surgical techniques
Showed improved safety in nerve identification methods

Abstract

The incidence of a non-recurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is rare, typically estimated to be around 0.3–0.8%. Due to its anatomical variation, it is associated with an increased risk of injury during thyroidectomy.

Safe and Accurate Delineation of a Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

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