Application of three-dimensional printed models with near-infrared fluorescence technology in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery segmentectomy: a single-center propensity-score matching analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The combination of three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology and near-infrared fluorescence (NIF) technology using indocyanine green (ICG) has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing surgical margin and safety, as well as simplifying segmental resection. However, there is limited literature available on the integrated use of these techniques. The current study assessed the effectiveness and value of integrating 3DP-NIF technologies in the perioperative outcomes of thoracoscopic segmental lung resection.

Methods

This single-center, retrospective study recruited 165 patients with pulmonary nodules who underwent thoracoscopic segmentectomy. Eligible patients were categorized into two groups: the 3DP-NIF group (71 patients) treated with a combination of 3DP-

SUBMITTER: Huang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320237 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature