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Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations

with Dr. Michael Singer

Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Michael Singer discusses Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations  on the BackTable 200 Podcast

Dr. Michael Singer

Dr. Michael Singer is an otolaryngologist at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Gopi Shah discusses Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations  on the BackTable 200 Podcast

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Dr. Ashley Agan discusses Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations  on the BackTable 200 Podcast

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Synopsis

First, Dr. Singer discusses various aspects of identifying parathyroid glands during surgery, differentiating between hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia, and the impact of concurrent thyroid disease on patient outcomes. He highlights the importance of continuous improvement and being open to new technologies, specifically the use of autofluorescence and fluorescence imaging to enhance surgical accuracy and patient safety. The conversation also addresses the practical applications of these technologies, including the Medtronic PTeye parathyroid detection system, and their potential to change the approach to thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Singer emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself as a surgeon in order to improve skills and provide the best care for patients.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:37 - Challenges in Identifying Parathyroid Glands
12:14 - Preoperative Workup and Imaging
16:41 - Understanding Hypoparathyroidism and Hypocalcemia
23:25 - Surgical Techniques and Identifying Parathyroid Glands
33:48 - New Technologies in Parathyroid Surgery
43:15 - Challenges and Benefits of New Surgical Technologies
44:49 - Practical Applications and Personal Experiences
59:33 - Impact of Technology on Surgical Practices
01:08:40 - Final Thoughts and Continuous Learning

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