Resumen
This study describes the impact of near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) on identifying the parathyroid glands on post-operative hypocalcemia in cancer surgery with total thyroidectomy, systematically associated with central neck dissection. In our study, the use of NIRAF significantly decreased the rate of PO hypocalcemia <2.10 mmol/L (36% vs. 60%, p = 0.003). Our study highlights the fact that NIRAF is a surgically non-invasive adjunct, and can improve patients? outcomes for thyroid cancer surgery by reducing post-operative temporary hypoparathyroidism for patients, with excellent oncologic prognosis.