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Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring in esophagectomy is easy to use and feasible in both open and minimally invasive surgery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy is a considerable contributor to morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy.1 The incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy after esophagectomy depends mainly on tumor site, extent of lymphadenectomy, and surgical approach. Incidence can also differ significantly between centers as the result of different definitions and follow-up programs. In international literature, the incidence of RLN palsy after esophagectomy ranges from 9% to 22%,2-4 but some Asian centers have reported incidences of up to 59%,5 probably as the result of extensive routine lymphadenectomy.

Source: JTCVS Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2025.02.005

Authors: Adam Zeyara, Knut Olanders, Oscar Åkesson

Institutions: Lund University, Skåne University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553