Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence in laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer showed a sensitivity of 75.86% in detecting metastatic lymph nodes and 90.7% in identifying them. ICG-guided lymphadenectomy revealed higher fluorescent lymph node numbers in patients with metastases. The method offers high negative predictive value and clear visualization of the lymphatic system, indicating effectiveness in radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Journal Article by Tuan NA and Van Du N in J Gastrointest Surg
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