The use of indocyanine green for lateral lymph node dissection in rectal cancer-preliminary data from an emerging procedure: a systematic review of the literature.
Dimitrios KehagiasC LampropoulosA BellouI KehagiasPublished in: Techniques in coloproctology (2024)
The use of ICG fluorescence during LLND is a safe and feasible technique for balancing postoperative outcomes and the number of harvested lymph nodes. Well-designed studies with long-term results are required to elucidate the oncological benefits and establish this promising technique.
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