Table 7.
P values of results of generalized linear models between cohort characteristic and technique response.
| RLN neuro-monitor (n=234) |
Electro-cautery near TE groove (n=236) | Bipolar near TE groove (n=235) | Harmonic scalpel on vessels (n=234) | Dissect RLN (n=235) | Look for EBSLN (n=234) | Divide Strap Muscles (n=234) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residency (ENT v. general surgery | <.0005 | .058 | <.0005 | .31 | .040 | .91 | .37 |
| Fellowship training (Y/N) | .411 | .092 | .726 | .895 | .483 | .497 | .404 |
| Setting (university v. other | .353 | .112 | .356 | .937 | .708 | .265 | .215 |
| Volume (≥51vs. <50 Cases per year) |
.438 | .610 | .373 | .047 | .035 | .161 | .980 |