Intraoperative nerve monitoring in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: a decade of Italian practice.

ABSTRACT: Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) has been recognized as a useful adjunct into the field of thyroid and parathyroid surgery, aiding in the accurate identification and preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), consequently reducing the probability of nerve injury and promoting surgical safety. This investigation seeks to amplify the findings of a similar nationwide survey performed in 2014 by offering an updated assessment of IONM practices among Italian surgical institutions, reflecting a decade of advancements and transformations in clinical approaches. A comprehensive nationwide survey was implemented targeting Italian endocrine surgeons to assess the prevalence, utilization patterns, attitudes and perceptions surrounding IONM in the context of thyroid and parathyroid sur

SUBMITTER: Melcarne R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12420727 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature