ISFGS New Executive Director
ISFGS is pleased and honored to appoint Dr. Fernando Dip. as the new Executive Director of International Society For Fluorescence Guided Surgery.
Nerve autofluorescence under near-ultraviolet light: cutting-edge technology for intra-operative neural tissue visualization in 17 patients
Abstract Background Nerve visualization and the identification of other neural tissues during surgery is crucial for numerous reasons, including the prevention of iatrogenic nerve and neural structure injury and facilitation of nerve repair. However, current methods of intra-operative nerve detection are generally expensive, unproven, and/or technically challenging. Recently, we have documented, in both in vivo…
Efficacy of Near-Infrared Fluorescence-Guided Hepatectomy for the Detection of Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background The application of indocyanine green fluorescence–guided hepatectomy for liver metastases from colorectal cancer is in the preliminary stage of clinical practice; thus, its efficacy needs to be determined. This study compared the number of intrahepatic colorectal liver metastases detected intraoperatively and postoperative recovery data between patients who underwent traditional hepatectomy (nonindocyanine green group)…
Successful European ISFGS Chapter meeting
According to the ISFGS European Chapter President, Dr. Luigi Boni, the first ISFGS European chapter meeting was a great success. The live event that happened over two days, December 16-17, 2021, was recorded in case you were not able to attend. Watch a recap of the videos on our YouTube channel. Due to the graphic…
Rapid intraoperative perfusion assessment of parathyroid adenomas with ICG using a wide-field portable hand-held fluorescence imaging system
Abstract Background Fluorescence angiography (FA) using indocyanine green dye (ICG) has recently been introduced for real-time identification of parathyroid adenomas. However, time to peak fluorescence has not yet been critically evaluated. Methods This was a retrospective review of parathyroidectomies with ICG FA over a one-year period. Results There were 66 patients with average age of…
Clinical application of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic lymph node dissection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: A pilot study (with video)
Abstract Background Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is a highly lethal malignancy characterized by lymph node metastasis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of indocyanine green fluorescence for visualization of lymphatic drainage and to assess its clinical application during laparoscopic lymph node dissection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Methods All patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma who underwent laparoscopic left hepatectomy…
FDA approves pioneering drug for ovarian cancer surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cytalux (pafolacianine), an imaging drug intended to assist surgeons in identifying ovarian cancer lesions.
Assessing the development status of intraoperative fluorescence imaging for perfusion assessments, using the IDEAL framework
Abstract Objectives Intraoperative fluorescence imaging is currently used in a variety of surgical fields for four main purposes: assessing tissue perfusion; identifying/localizing cancer; mapping lymphatic systems; and visualizing anatomy. To establish evidence-based guidance for research and practice, understanding the state of research on fluorescence imaging in different surgical fields is needed. We evaluated the evidence…
Visual Abstract of Recent Delphi Study
Visual Abstract of recent Delphi Study
