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International Symposium

International Symposium

Light-guided Surgery: Exploring Fluorescence in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location: 104
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This international symposium will focus on the application of fluorescence techniques in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, emphasizing the use of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence (NIRAF), optical imaging, and Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence. Expert panelists will present case-based discussions highlighting the role of these technologies in enhancing parathyroid gland identification, optimizing vascular preservation, and improving surgical outcomes. Through interactive audience engagement, the symposium will explore practical applications, pearls, and pitfalls of fluorescence-guided approaches. By sharing clinical experiences and innovations, this course aims to advance the integration of fluorescence techniques in endocrine surgery, promoting precision and safety in thyroid and parathyroid procedures.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Equip attendees with practical knowledge and techniques for using fluorescence, including NIRAF and ICG, to improve identification of parathyroid glands, preserve critical structures, and optimize outcomes in thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Enable participants to understand the clinical applications, benefits, and limitations of fluorescence technologies, fostering confidence in incorporating these tools into their surgical practice.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Encourage the adoption of fluorescence-guided surgery by sharing data, clinical experiences, and expert insights, empowering surgeons to make informed decisions about integrating these innovations into patient care.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Fluorescence techniques, such as NIRAF and ICG, are transforming thyroid and parathyroid surgery by enhancing gland identification, vascular preservation, and precision. This symposium addresses the need to integrate these technologies into practice for improved surgical outcomes.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : This symposium highlights fluorescence-guided surgery for thyroid and parathyroid procedures, providing comprehensive otolaryngologists with innovative tools to enhance surgical precision, improve outcomes, and holistically address endocrine and vascular challenges in patient care

    Moderator(s)

  • HS

    Higino Higino Steck, MD PhD

    Professor of Head and Neck Sector Otolaryngology Division at Unicamp
    Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)
    Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Panelist(s)

  • MS

    Michael C. Singer, MD

    Senior Staff Physician
    Henry Ford Hospital
    Huntington Woods, MI, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • Pablo Moreno Llorente, MD

    Head Endocrine Surgery Unit, Associate Professor of Surgery (UB)
    Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • LR

    Leonardo G. Rangel, MD

    Chief
    Rio De Janeiro State University
    Rio De Janerio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.