A multicenter randomized trial involving 754 patients examined the effectiveness of fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) during endocrine neck surgeries. Conducted from March 2020 to July 2024, results showed improved identification of parathyroid glands, particularly during thyroidectomy and bilateral parathyroidectomy, with trainees benefiting the most. However, rates of postoperative hypoparathyroidism remained unchanged, and median operative times were comparable between NIRAF and control groups.

Source: JAMA Surgery