Abstract
Introduction:
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.
Material and Methods:
Video demonstrating how to delineate an NRLN during transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT).
Results:
This video demonstrates a simple and safe method to delineate a suspected NRLN case during TORT. It shows clearly the path of a NRLN as it exits the carotid sheath and inserts into the larynx.
Conclusion:
An NRLN increases the risk of nerve injury during thyroidectomy. Though rare, it is important to be able to delineate and prevent nerve injury in cases of NRLN, especially with the increasing prevalence of robotic thyroidectomy.
Author(s) have received and archived patient consent for video recording/publication in advance of video recording of the procedure.
The source of this video is from Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea. There are no conflict of interest resulting from this work.
The authors declare no commercial associations during the last two years that might create a conflict of interest in connection with the video.
Runtime of video: 4 mins 31 secs.