AI eye in the OR: new model spots vital neck structures during thyroid surgery

This study tests a computer vision model called PTAIR that helps surgeons identify parathyroid glands and recurrent laryngeal nerves during endoscopic thyroid surgery. About 100 adults with thyroid disease will take part. The model's ability to spot these structures will be compared to that of junior and senior doctors, but it won't guide surgical decisions yet. The goal is to see how well the model works in real-world settings across different hospitals.