With the rapid development of all science and technology, new technologies are being used more and more widely in the medical field, bringing convenient diagnosis and treatment methods to medical staff and patients. The application of new technologies in the field of thyroid surgery is also rich, such as intraoperative neuromonitoring, parathyroid positive/negative imaging technique, laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery technology, molecular and genomic diagnosis technology, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis technology, etc. The application of new technologies in the field of thyroid surgery is already a trend. While applying high-tech technologies, we need to have a deep understanding of the limitations of the technology itself. Some limitations must be strictly avoided, especially the early application of new technologies. We must view it dialectically and compare and combine it with traditional technical means to make clinical decisions and provide patients with the best, precise and individualized diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, as clinicians, we must have a deep understanding of the underlying logic of the advancement and development of new technologies themselves, and while deepening our professional fields, we must continuously improve our ability to apply them across disciplines in a comprehensive manner to adapt to and promote technological innovation and improvement.

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