Fluorescence-guided surgery: comprehensive review

• Published in: BJS open Vol. 7; no. 3
• Main Authors: Sutton, Paul A, van Dam, Martijn A, Cahill, Ronan A, Mieog, Sven, Polom, Karol, Vahrmeijer, Alexander L, van der Vorst, Joost
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: US Oxford University Press 05.05.2023
• Subjects: Fluorescent Dyes; Humans; Optical Imaging - methods; Review; Surgery, Computer-Assisted - methods

Abstract Background Despite significant improvements in preoperative workup and surgical planning, surgeons often rely on their eyes and hands during surgery. Although this can be sufficient in some patients, intraoperative guidance is highly desirable. Near-infrared fluorescence has been advocated...