| Literature DB >> 30159820 |
Giuseppe Spinoglio1, Emilio Bertani1, Simona Borin1, Alessandra Piccioli1, Wanda Petz2.
Abstract
Fluorescent imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) is an emerging technology that is gaining acceptance for being a valid tool in surgeons' decision making. ICG binds to plasma lipoproteins if injected intravenously and, when excited by near-infrared light, provides anatomic information about organs vascularization and tissues perfusion. If injected in tissues, it migrates in the lymphatic system, therefore enabling the identification of lymphatic draining pathways of different organs. In this paper we address specific applications of ICG fluorescence in robotic general surgery.Entities:
Keywords: Fluorescence imaging; Indocyanine green; Robotic surgery
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30159820 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-018-0585-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Updates Surg ISSN: 2038-131X