Head and Neck Surgery Products from Medtronic

Head and Neck Surgery

We offer powered and manual head and neck surgery products to help otolaryngologists, endocrine, and general surgeons treat a variety of conditions.

Summary

About Head and Neck Surgery

Medtronic offers a broad portfolio of head and neck surgery products to help otolaryngologists, endocrine, and general surgeons treat a variety of conditions in adult and pediatric patients, such as:

Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Head and neck cancer
Sinus disease
Tonsil and adenoid conditions
Sleep-disordered breathing
Otologic and neurotologic disease
Speech and airway disorders
Lymph node biopsy
Tumor removal

Some of our key head and neck surgery products include the items below.

Powered ENT Instruments

Our Powered ENT Instruments include the multispecialty Integrated Power Console, Straightshot^® M4 Microdebrider, Legend^® EHS Stylus^® Drill, and Visao^® High-Speed Otologic Drill. During head and neck surgery, these innovative tools can facilitate more precise tissue removal, visibility, and surgical access. We also offer the most comprehensive selection of application-specific blades and burs for head and neck surgery.

NIM Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Systems

Our intraoperative NIM^® Nerve Monitoring Systems enable surgeons to identify and confirm motor nerve function and monitor major motor nerves during head and neck surgery, such as thyroidectomies, as well as other procedures performed by ENT, endocrine, and general surgeons. If there is a change in nerve function, the NIM System may provide visual and audible warnings to alert the surgeon. This helps reduce the risk of intraoperative nerve damage, improving safety and peace of mind for both surgeons and patients.

Nerve Stimulated with NIM Probe in a thyroidectomy

Using a NIM Probe for nerve monitoring during thyroidectomy

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tubes

Studies indicate that intraoperative nerve monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is recommended as a risk-minimizing tool during neck dissections, including thyroid surgery.^1-6 Our innovative NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube provides both an open airway for patient ventilation and intraoperative nerve monitoring capability. Embedded bipolar stainless steel contact electrodes monitor the nerves in both vocal cords. Together with the NIM System, a properly positioned NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube can reduce the risk of injury to the patient during thyroid surgery by helping the surgeon to:

Identify the recurrent laryngeal, vagus, or other motor nerves at risk
Control manipulation during dissection
Verify the integrity of the nerve prior to surgical closure

Fusion ENT Navigation System

Our Fusion^™ ENT Navigation System is an electromagnetic image-guided surgery system that offers reliable accuracy, ease of use, and expandability. Image-guided surgery with the Fusion system can help you navigate each patient’s unique anatomy for safer, more thorough head and neck procedures when operating near important structures such as the brain, orbit, or carotid artery. The Fusion system allows customization for each surgeon, including procedure-specific pathways for FESS and lateral or anterior skull base, as well as surgeon-specific room setup.

MicroFrance Instruments

We offer manual instruments for head and neck surgery, including premier MicroFrance^® ENT instruments known for exceptional quality, precision, and durability. MicroFrance instruments are designed with world-renowned surgeons to facilitate new techniques and improve patient outcomes.

Terris Thyroidectomy Instruments

The Terris Thyroidectomy Instruments offer an innovative approach to address the unique challenges of thyroidectomies and provide maximum access, visibility, and precision. View details.

Henry Endoscopic Parathyroid Surgery Instrument Set

These parathyroid surgery instruments are designed for a minimally invasive endoscopic lateral approach to parathyroid surgery. In this technique, the surgeon develops the plane between the carotid sheath laterally and the strap muscles medially. View details.

Additional Products

For our complete line of head and neck surgery products, see our online ENT Product Catalog.

References

Randolph, Gregory W. Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands. Chapter 25: Surgical Anatomy of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (p316). Elsevier Science (USA), 2003.
Dralle H. Intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in thyroid surgery. World J Surg. 2008 32(7):1358-66.
Thomusch O, Sekulla C, Walls G, Machens A, Dralle H. Intraoperative neuromonitoring of surgery for benign goiter. Amer J Surg. 2002;183(6):673–678.
Dralle H, Sekulla C, Haerting J, Timmermann W, Neumann HJ, Kruse E, Grond S, Mühlig HP, Richter C, Voß J, Thomusch O, Lippert H, Gastinger I, Brauckhoff M , Gimm O. Risk factors of paralysis and functional outcome after recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring in thyroid surgery. Surgery. 2004;136:1310–1322.
Eisele DW. Intraoperative electrophysiologic monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Laryngoscope. 1996;106:443–449.
Chiang F-Y, Lu I-C, Chen H-C, Chen H-Y, Tsai C-J, Hsiao P-J, Lee K-W, Wu C-W. Anatomical variations of recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery; how to identify and handle the variations with intraoperative neuromonitoring. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2010; 26(11):575-583.