Laparoscopic hepatectomy utilizing near-infrared fluorescence imaging significantly enhanced tumor identification, identifying over 59% of tumors on the liver surface. The technique yielded a remarkable 96.6% clear resection margins among patients with colorectal liver metastases. Furthermore, no tumor cells were found in 21.3% of cases analyzed, with a median continuous fluorescent signal distance from the tumor margin measuring 1.074 mm. These findings suggest improved intraoperative tumor visibility and margin assurance, potentially reducing positive resection margins.
Journal Article by Kato T, Imamura M (…) Takemasa I et 6 al. in Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
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