Intraoperative Monitoring (Parathormone Values and Continuous Neuromonitoring) to Predict Postoperative Complications After Total Thyroidectomy

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how intraoperative continuous and intermittent neuromonitoring, along with intraoperative parathormone (PTH) levels, can help predict nerve problems and low calcium levels after thyroid removal surgery. The study focuses on patients undergoing total thyroidectomy, assessing complications related to the parathyroid glands and laryngeal nerves. It is an observational study conducted by Central Hospital, Nancy, France, to better understand postoperative risks. During surgery, continuous neuromonitoring and measurements of parathormone levels will be collected from patients having total thyroidectomy. These intraoperative data points are used to predict postoperative complications such as nerve injury and hypocalcemia. The study does not involve any experimental treatment but follows patients prospectively to observe outcomes. Participants will be monitored for nerve issues and calcium-related problems within the first week after surgery and again one year later. Validated classifications will be used to evaluate other complications at one year. Researchers will collect data on postoperative nerve function, calcium levels, and parathyroid function to assess the predictive value of intraoperative monitoring and PTH measurements. The total participation duration includes follow-up visits up to one year after surgery.

Intraoperative Monitoring to Predict Postoperative Complications After Thyroidectomy