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Intraoperative ICG may reduce open conversion and hospital stay in acute cholecystitis surgery, with no proven drop in bile duct injury.

ICG improves thoracic duct visibility and lowers chyle leak risk in cervicothoracic surgery, outperforming white light methods.

Review shows promise of fluorescence-guided surgery in head & neck cancer but notes need for better standardization and validation.

ICG shows promise as a single tracer for SLN mapping in early ovarian cancer with high NPV but limited sensitivity; ultra-staging aids micrometastasis detection.

NIRF-guided lymphadenectomy improves node yield in esophageal cancer surgery but shows no significant long-term survival advantage over conventional methods.

This meta-analysis finds ICG nearly matches Tc99m + blue dye in SLN detection for vulvar cancer, with SPIO showing promise as a radiation-free alternative.

Using ICG fluorescence and colonoscopy with risk profiling lowers leak risk in colorectal surgery, though low anastomosis height remains a key factor.

This review confirms ICG imaging as a safe, precise tool in pediatric surgery. Standardized dosing and timing could enhance its transformative potential.

SLNB offers a safer alternative to lymphadenectomy in early vulvar cancer. Ongoing research aims to refine selection and improve detection methods.

Meta-analysis shows NIRAF and ICGA lower transient hypocalcemia risk post-thyroidectomy, while PTA increases it; effects on permanent cases are minimal.

Review highlights promise of NIRF imaging in CABG for perfusion assessment. Quantitative use in patients is limited and needs further study.

ICG-guided NIRF imaging enabled robotic localization of intramural LAD, avoiding sternotomy in coronary bypass. A novel surgical advance.

Combining SLNB with remote access surgery offers a safe, less invasive neck management option for small oral squamous cell carcinoma cases.

ICG shows comparable success to Tc99/blue dye for SLN detection in vulvar cancer, supporting its use as a safe, effective alternative method.

ICG imaging more accurately detects poor gastric conduit perfusion than visual checks, helping predict anastomotic leaks post-esophagectomy.

Delayed Window ICG enhances real-time tumor visualization, improving resection accuracy and prognosis in brain and spinal tumor surgery.

Obesity reduces SLN mapping success in endometrial cancer, highlighting the need for tailored surgical strategies to improve detection and staging accuracy.

A meta-analysis of 11 studies (1,339 patients) suggests ICG-guided ureter resection significantly reduces uretero-intestinal stenosis rates in radical cystectomy.

ICG fluorescence with Da Vinci SP aids in identifying unknown primary tumors, improving detection rates in transoral robotic surgery with minimal risk.

ICG 4K fluorescence in liver surgery shortens operation time, reduces blood loss, and improves oncological outcomes compared to conventional laparoscopy.

Multiphase CT with iodine washout rate & volumetry predicts liver dysfunction, aiding surgical planning and treatment strategies.