Indocyanine Green (ICG): A Versatile Tool in Enhancing Precision in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery.

Heart Lung Circ

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Electronic address:

Published: November 2024

Intraoperative fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) is an innovative and safe tool in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. It provides real-time imaging capabilities that can enhance surgical precision. We describe several clinical uses of ICG including intersegmental plane identification, thoracic duct injury localisation, anomalous systemic artery identification in pulmonary sequestration, phrenic nerve identification, and sentinel lymph node mapping. Successful visualisation of ICG was achieved to identify intra-thoracic anatomical structures and boundaries, allowing for safe and precise dissection.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.04.310DOI Listing

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