Indocyanine green fluorescence in endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last decade, endoscope integrated indocyanine green (E-ICG) fluorescence has been introduced in endoscopic skull base surgery. E-ICG seems to be a promising tool for intraoperative tissue differentiation, distinguishing pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNET) from pituitary gland. More recent technical advancements have made E-ICG with simultaneous near-infrared/white-light overlay imaging available. E-ICG may improve intraoperative tumor identification, enabling more precise surgery and ultimately improved patient outcome. This systematic review evaluates the use of E-ICG for PitNET surgery.

Methods

A systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, MedLine and Scopus databases were searched using different terms for

SUBMITTER: Olesrud I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11953215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature