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Is it possible to perform total thyroidectomy without touching laryngopharengeal nerve?
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Yes.: Most surgeries are actually performed without injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve. However the complication rate varies from 0-10%. Lower rates are associated with high volume surgeons.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Sort of: The surgeon generally looks for the nerve so he/she can safely remove the thyroid without injuring it. So it will likely be touched but not harmed.
Answered 3/27/2013
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