Laparoscopic Enucleation of Insulinomas: A Game Changer

Surgeons can safely enucleate multiple insulinomas near the main pancreatic duct using a novel approach that combines indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging with intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS).

  • A 12.5 mg ICG bolus delivered intraoperatively allowed rapid tumor enhancement within 15 seconds and clear demarcation at 30 minutes.
  • The procedure resulted in minimal blood loss (50 mL) and a 200-minute operative time, with no postoperative complications.

Preoperative ICG dosing is ineffective; use intraoperative bolus for best results.

Journal Article by Li J, Jiang S (…) Cheng W et 7 al. in Ann Surg Oncol

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