Comparing intraoperative parathyroid identification based on surgeon experience versus near infrared autofluorescence detection - A surgeon-blinded multi-centric study.

Background: Near infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) detection has previously demonstrated significant potential for real-time parathyroid gland identification. However, the performance of a NIRAF detection device - PTeye® - remains to be evaluated relative to a surgeon's own ability to identify parathyroid glands.

Methods: Patients eligible for thyroidectomy and/or parathyroidectomy were enrolled under 6 endocrine surgeons at 3 high-volume institutions.

Adrenocortical Cancer Treatment.

Adrenocortical cancer is a rare disease. Prognosis remains poor but is improving. In this article, initial presentation, biochemical and imaging evaluation, surgical approach to resection, and postoperative care are reviewed.