A Simple Technique for Probe‐Based NIRAF ‐Guided Parathyroid Identification in TOETVA

We describe a technique for probe-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF)-guided parathyroid identification during TOETVA. The probe is mounted on a suction cannula and introduced via the central port, allowing real-time confirmation of parathyroid tissue without device modification. This approach enables integration of NIRAF into remote-access thyroid surgery. Dr. Randolph has received research grants from Eisai, Medtronic, and Getinge. Dr. Randolph is the program director of the Mass. Eye & Ear Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship, which receives partial funding from Medtronic. Dr. Randolph is the President of the International Thyroid Oncology Group (ITOG) and the World Congress on Thyroid Cancer (WCTC) and is the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Otolaryngology Governor. All other authors have no conflicts to disclose. The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.