Cost-Benefit Analysis of Intraoperative Autofluorescence for Parathyroid Identification

Although the use of autofluorescence involves significant costs, its economic feasibility for the prevention of postsurgical hypoPT is determined by the underlying chronic and overall hypoPT rate, as well as the efficacy of autofluorescence for the reduction of hypoPT. The findings of this cost-benefit analysis are relevant in determining the prioritization and allocation of finite health care resources.