Fluorescence-guided minimally-invasive resection of abdominal paragangliomas using indocyanine green.

ABSTRACT: This retrospective study explores the utility of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) in enhancing the intraoperative identification and guidance for the resection of abdominal paragangliomas. They can be challenging to detect during minimally invasive surgery, due to their anatomical location, varying size and similar appearance in regard to their surrounding tissue. Patients with suspected abdominal paragangliomas planned for a minimally-invasive resection were included. As part of standard of care they received single intravenous dose of 5 mg ICG after abdominal exploration. NIR fluorescence imaging of the anatomical region of the suspected lesion was performed immediately following intravenous administration, to assess fluorescence signals, intraoperati

SUBMITTER: van Dam MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874414 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature