Do You See What I See? emerging Technology for Parathyroid Gland Identification

Monday, October 19, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Location: 404B

Moderator(s)

Amanda L. Karcioglu, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pritzker School of Medicine University of Chicago
Endeavor Health / University of Chicago
Skokie, IL, Illinois, United States

Panelist(s)

Gregory W. Randolph, MD

Claire and John Bertucci Endowed Chair in Thyroid Surgical Oncology
Harvard Medical School
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States
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Michael C. Singer, MD

Director, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Henry Ford Health
Huntington Woods, MI, United States
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Katherine Larrabee, MD

Physician Otolaryngology HNS, Assistant Professor Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Geisinger Health, Pennsylvania, United States

Attendees of this session will acquire foundational knowledge of emerging near infrared autofluorescence and ICG fluorescence technologies for parathyroid gland identification during parathyroid surgery and parathyroid gland preservation during thyroid surgery. The nuances of application in both thyroid and parathyroid surgery will be highlighted in a case-based format and the impact on surgical outcomes using the technology will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the foundational concepts of near infrared autofluorescent and ICG fluorescent technologies in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Appreciate the nuances of successful application of fluorescent technology during thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact on surgical outcomes and current limitations of fluorescent technology for parathyroid gland identification and preservation in head and neck surgery.