Alternative Sources of Cautery in Thyroid Surgery and the Risk of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: A Retrospective, Risk-Adjusted Analysis From the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
Corliss A E BestJumana HussainStephanie Johnson-ObasekiPublished in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2024)
Risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury should not be a factor when choosing method of cautery for thyroid surgery. Therefore, other factors like cost-effectiveness can be considered.