In laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer, utilizing indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence for lymph node dissection significantly enhances metastasis detection, with a sensitivity of 75.86% and a high negative predictive value of 97%. The method effectively visualizes lymph nodes, aiding in clinically radical gastrectomy, suggesting its potential as a valuable tool in gastric cancer surgery.
Journal Article by Tuan NA and Van Du N in J Gastrointest Surg
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