Radioguidance using β-emitting radionuclides is becoming more popular and could enhance current techniques.
Although there is a push for new PET radiotracers due to their imaging benefits and advances in theranostics, there are practical hurdles in using β-emitters for surgical guidance.
The EANM outlines both the opportunities and obstacles in applying β-emitters in surgery, focusing on instrumentation, radiation safety, and how to effectively use these methods.