Fluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant improvements in preoperative workup and surgical planning, surgeons often rely on their eyes and hands during surgery. Although this can be sufficient in some patients, intraoperative guidance is highly desirable. Near-infrared fluorescence has been advocated as a potential technique to guide surgeons during surgery.

Methods

A literature search was conducted to identify relevant articles for fluorescence-guided surgery. The literature search was performed using Medical Subject Headings on PubMed for articles in English until November 2022 and a narrative review undertaken.

Results

The use of invisible light, enabling real-time imaging, superior penetration depth, and the possibility to use targeted imaging agents, makes this optical imag

SUBMITTER: Sutton PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10183714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature