The Role of Near-Infrared Fluorescence with Indocyanine Green in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Results from an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Controlled Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Partial nephrectomy is the standard treatment for small renal tumors, balancing cancer control with renal function preservation. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has improved surgical precision and reduced morbidity. Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) improves intraoperative visualization of renal vasculature and tissue perfusion, potentially enabling selective arterial clamping to reduce ischemic injury. This study updates contemporary evidence on NIRF/ICG-guided RAPN, focusing on intraoperative, perioperative, and renal function outcomes. Materials and Methods: We systematically queried PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases up to June 2025 for controlled prospective and retrospective studies comp

SUBMITTER: Panunzio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12566515 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature