The use of indocyanine green and technetium-99 for dual-tracer sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer
ICG with Tc99 achieves high SLN detection in breast cancer, offering a safe, effective alternative to blue dye with fewer complications.
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Conference Statement of Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (FGS) ESSO course fluorescence-guided surgery
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Surgical outcomes of conventional versus indocyanine green fluorescence-guided laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis: a propensity score-matched analysis
ICG-guided cholecystectomy reduces bailout procedures in acute cholecystitis without increasing complications or operative time.
Route of Surgery for Sentinel Node Biopsy in Endometrial Cancer: Laparoscopy Versus Robotics
Background/Objective: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping is an accepted technique for the nodal staging of early-stage endometrial cancer. It is carried out commonly by minimally
Intraoperative ICG-VA with FLOW800 and multimodal fusion neuro-navigation for the resection of arteriovenous malformation with reduced blood loss
Combining ICG-VA, FLOW800, and neuro-navigation reduced blood loss and improved recovery in AVM surgery, enhancing safety and efficacy.
Indocyanine green fluorescence predicts biliary complications in living donor liver transplantation: a prospective cohort study
Low ICG fluorescence slope and prolonged cold ischemia time predict biliary complications after living donor liver transplantation.
Systemic indocyanine green administration to detect bile leakage after liver surgery: a prospective clinical trial, using historical controls
Systemic ICG with NIR imaging lowered POD 3 drainage bilirubin in liver surgery, showing safety and effectiveness in bile leak detection.
Prospective analysis of factors influencing the change of the section line based on fluorescence angiography with ICG for colorectal anastomosis
ICG angiography influenced section line changes in 16.5% of colorectal cases. Age >60 and TIFV ≥20s were key predictive risk factors.
Laparoscopic Anatomical Hepatectomy Using Takasaki’s Approach and Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Navigation
Takasaki’s method with ICG fluorescence enhances safety and precision in complex laparoscopic liver resections for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Sentinel Node Biopsy Using Two Concurrent Labeling Techniques (Radioactive Tracer With/Without Blue Dye vs. Indocyanin Green-ICG) in Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer Patients (TESLA-1): A Prospective Observational Study CEEGOG EX-02
Using ICG and technetium-99 improves SLN detection and lowers “empty pocket” risk in early-stage endometrial cancer patients.
Intraoperative indocyanine green cholangiography (ICGC) could be helpful for young surgeons to perform emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis patients: A prospective single-arm study of 97 consecutive cases
ICG cholangiography supports young surgeons in safely performing emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis patients.
Quantitative Perfusion Assessment Using Indocyanine Green in Lower Extremity Perforator Flaps
Quantitative ICG analysis detects flap perfusion deficits unseen by clinical assessment, aiding lower extremity reconstruction outcomes.
Indocyanine Green and Radioisotope Tracers for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Comparative Study
ICG detects more sentinel lymph nodes than radioisotopes in early cervical cancer, aiding mapping but may risk over-identification.
Role of intraoperative indocyanine green roadmap as a safety measure in emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Intraoperative ICG may reduce open conversion and hospital stay in acute cholecystitis surgery, with no proven drop in bile duct injury.
The efficacy of indocyanine green fluorescence in facilitating thoracic duct visualisation and mitigating injury in cervicothoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ICG improves thoracic duct visibility and lowers chyle leak risk in cervicothoracic surgery, outperforming white light methods.
Intraoperative fluorescence in solid head and neck cancer: A scoping review
Review shows promise of fluorescence-guided surgery in head & neck cancer but notes need for better standardization and validation.
Sentinel lymph node detection in early ovarian cancer: the role of indocyanine green as a single tracer
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.
Comparative Analysis of Long-Term Outcomes Between Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with Indocyanine Green-Guided Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy and Conventional Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
NIRF-guided lymphadenectomy improves node yield in esophageal cancer surgery but shows no significant long-term survival advantage over conventional methods.
Assessing the Comparative Efficacy of Sentinel Lymph Node Detection Techniques in Vulvar Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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.
Mitigating ‘inevitable’ anastomotic leaks in left-sided colorectal surgery: a combined strategy using indocyanine green fluorescence, intraoperative colonscopy and patient risk profiling
Using ICG fluorescence and colonoscopy with risk profiling lowers leak risk in colorectal surgery, though low anastomosis height remains a key factor.
Advancing Pediatric Surgery with Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence Imaging: A Comprehensive Review
This review confirms ICG imaging as a safe, precise tool in pediatric surgery. Standardized dosing and timing could enhance its transformative potential.
Current Limitations of Sentinel Node Biopsy in Vulvar Cancer
SLNB offers a safer alternative to lymphadenectomy in early vulvar cancer. Ongoing research aims to refine selection and improve detection methods.