Clinical and Multimodal Imaging Study to Differentiate Amelanotic Choroidal Lesions
OCT and ICG-A imaging features help distinguish melanoma, metastasis, and granuloma, reducing need for biopsies.
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AVOID trial; a Prospective, Phase III, Multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trial highlighting a significant reduction in anastomotic leak rates when ICG is used for left sided colectomy
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An update of multimodal imaging in white dot syndrome
OCT and OCTA aid in diagnosing and monitoring white dot syndromes, complementing ICGA for choroidal lesion assessment.
Choroidal vasculitis as a biomarker of inflammation of the choroid. Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) spearheading for diagnosis and follow-up, an imaging tutorial
ICGA reveals distinct patterns of choroidal vasculitis, aiding diagnosis, monitoring, and understanding inflammation in posterior uveitis.
Current Practices and Perceptions of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Guided Liver Surgery: Insights from a Survey of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeons in the United Kingdom
UK HPB surgeons report varied ICG use, dosing, and timing; most support further trials to standardize I-FIGS in liver surgery.
Thoracoscopic anatomical lesion resection by fluorescence imaging on congenital lung malformation
TALR technique with ICG fluorescence ensures precise resection of congenital lung malformations, preserving healthy lung tissue.
Fluorescence-guided pancreatic surgery: A scoping review
Scoping review of fluorescence guidance, highlighting indocyanine green’s role in perfusion, tumor detection, and emerging probes.
ICG-guided sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma is as effective as blue dye: A retrospective analysis
ICG-guided SLNB shows comparable detection rates to blue dye in melanoma staging, enhancing surgical precision and efficiency.
Salvage of anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap with indocyanine green assessment of a flap pedicle and subsequent perforator-to-perforator anastomosis
Case study demonstrates intraoperative ICG angiography for pedicle evaluation and arterial occlusion mapping, enabling successful ALT flap salvage with supermicrosurgical anastomosis.
Comparative perioperative outcomes of intravenous indocyanine green during robot-assisted cystectomy: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Meta-analysis of 4 studies (732 patients) reveals intravenous ICG during RAC reduces 90-day severe complications (RR = 0.63, P = 0.011) and increases ureteral resection length
Evaluating the Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in Enhancing Safety and Efficacy During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review
ICG fluorescence improves biliary anatomy visualization, reducing operative time in complex laparoscopic cholecystectomy cases and enhancing surgical safety.
Navigating Lymphedema: The Impact of Indocyanine Green Lymphography on Personalized Therapy Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients
Early ICG lymphography diagnosis improves personalized therapy and outcomes in breast cancer-related lymphedema.
Diluted Indocyanine Green Angiography: A Novel Approach to Free Flap Perfusion Evaluation in Reconstructive Microsurgery
Using 2.5 mg/mL ICG enhances fluorescence for free flap perfusion assessment, suggesting an effective alternative to standard ICG concentration in reconstructive surgery.
A breast sharing technique using the pedicled IMAP flap for delayed breast reconstruction and contralateral symmetrising mammaplasty: A case series and evolution of the surgical technique in selected patients
The IMAP flap enables breast reconstruction and contralateral symmetry with low recurrence; venous micro-anastomosis may reduce flap complications.
International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery, 15 November, London, UK.
2024 Annual Global Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, which will be held in Dublin, Ireland, from October 16 to 18, 2024.
The IGCS Meeting is a platform for exchanging insights, sharing research findings, and discussing best practices. It’s an opportunity to build professional networks, foster collaborations, and learn from some of the brightest minds in the field.
ICG-r15 predicts esophageal varices in compensated liver cirrhosis: a noninvasive approach
ICG-r15 and platelet levels serve as promising noninvasive indicators for detecting medium or large esophageal varices in compensated liver cirrhosis, potentially aiding in assessment without endoscopy.
Initial application of near-infrared fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green in urethral reconstructive surgery
Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging with ICG shows promise in enhancing anatomical visualization during urethral reconstructive surgeries, providing real-time perfusion data. Initial results indicate efficacy, safety, and potential benefits for surgical precision.
Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Intraoperative Flap Perfusion Assessment With Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography in Breast and Head and Neck Reconstructions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ICG fluorescence angiography reduces complications in breast, head, and neck reconstructions, showing potential as a cost-effective tool despite study variability.
Intravenous injection versus transhepatic intracholecystic injection of indocyanine green (ICG) to outline biliary tree during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Comparison of IV and transhepatic ICG injection for bile duct imaging in laparoscopic cholecystectomy highlights pros and cons, with transhepatic showing reduced liver fluorescence.
Breast Reconstruction Using Combined Unilateral Hemiabdominal DIEP Flap with Lipofilling from the Contralateral Abdomen
A combined DIEP flap and lipofilling technique enhances breast reconstruction volume while minimizing invasiveness in patients with abdominal scars.
Diagnostic value of fluorescence lymphography for sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer. Summary experience of several specialized centers
A multicenter study of 333 breast cancer patients shows that ICG fluorescence lymphography is a highly accurate and safe method for sentinel lymph node biopsy with 94% overall accuracy.
Prognostic impact of lateral sentinel lymph node biopsy using indocyanine green on oncological outcomes for clinical stage II/III lower rectal cancer without suspected lateral lymph node metastasis
Study evaluates the impact of ICG-guided SLNB on local recurrence and survival in stage II/III rectal cancer, showing comparable results to standard LLND.