A randomized trial of combined indocyanine green and endoscopic ultrasound for lymph node evaluation in gastric cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accurate lymph node detection plays a critical role in the staging and prognosis of gastric cancer, yet conventional techniques often suffer from limited sensitivity or operator dependency. Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging has emerged as a promising tool to enhance intraoperative lymph node visualization, while endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) offers real-time structural assessment. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a precise intraoperative navigation system for gastric cancer, constructed using ICG fluorescence tracing technology in conjunction with EUS.

Methods

A total of 26 patients who underwent radical gastric cancer surgery at Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital from September 1 to October 31, 2024, were included in this study and ran

SUBMITTER: Zhao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514705 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature