Real-Time Fluorescence Imaging in Thoracic Surgery

• Published in: Journal of chest surgery Vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 205 - 220
• Main Authors: Das, Priyanka, Santos, Sheena, Park, G Kate, Hoseok, I, Choi, Hak Soo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 01.08.2019; Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; 대한흉부외과학회
• Subjects: Collective of Current Review, Lecture; Fluorescence; Intraoperative imaging; Lymph nodes; Near-infrared; Thoracic surgery; 흉부외과학; Fluorescence; Thoracic surgery; Intraoperative imaging; Lymph nodes; Near-infrared
• ISSN: 2233-601X; 2765-1606; 2093-6516; 2765-1614
• DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.4.205

Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging provides a safe and cost-efficient method for immediate data acquisition and visualization of tissues, with technical advantages including minimal autofluorescence, reduced photon absorption, and low scattering in tissue. In this review, we introduce recent advances in NIR fluorescence imaging systems for thoracic surgery that improve the identification of vital tissues and facilitate the resection of tumorous tissues. When coupled with appropriate NIR fluorophores, NIR fluorescence imaging may transform current intraoperative thoracic surgery methods by enhancing the precision of surgical procedures and augmenting postoperative outcomes through improvements in diagnostic accuracy and reductions in the remission rate.