A Novel Connector for Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Probes in Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Comparative Efficacy and Preclinical Evaluation in a Porcine Model
This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that the developed connector, when paired with endoscopic instruments, enables reliable nerve identification and preservation during endoscopic thyroid surgery, with favorable efficacy and safety profiles.
Authors
- Marika D. Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5436-3649)
- AngKoon Anuwong
- Paveena Pithuksurachai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0688-441X)
- A.R. Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7326-1947)
- Prachya Maneeprasopchoke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7099-1776)
- Tanyanan Jamikorn
- Gw Randolph
- Kewvaree Hommuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2979-2588)
- Phingphol Charoonrut
- Yada Akkhawattanangkul
- Cheerasook Chongkolwatana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8423-6357)
- Pongsakorn Wechakarn
- Parnwad Chairat
- Che‐Wei Wu
Institutions
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (US)
- Siriraj Hospital (TH)
- Harvard University (US)
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Police General Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Neck
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70159
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00