AI spots hidden cancer spread in Real-Time surgery videos

NCT ID NCT07391514

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether a computer program (deep learning) can predict if papillary thyroid cancer has spread to lymph nodes beyond the first-draining node. During surgery, 131 adults received two special dyes to highlight lymph nodes, and a camera recorded how the dyes moved. Researchers then used video analysis and medical data to predict cancer spread, comparing predictions to lab results after surgery. The goal is to help surgeons decide how much tissue to remove, without changing standard treatment.

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, 400016, China

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