A new AI tool improves identification of parathyroid glands during thyroid surgeries, making operations safer and more efficient.

• Smartthyroid achieved a mean dice score of 0.873, significantly reducing recognition time for all surgeons.
• Junior surgeons showed improved gland recognition rates, enhancing their performance in complex procedures.

This AI technology could transform patient outcomes by minimizing complications and improving surgical precision in remote-access thyroid surgeries.

• Smartthyroid’s accuracy matches that of senior surgeons, indicating it is a valuable tool for surgical teams.