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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Laparoscopy | Research article

The application of laparoscopy combined with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis

Authors: Yu-Peng Li, Zhi-Gang Ma, Tuerhongjiang Tuxun, Zhi-De Li, Yuan Meng, Xiong Chen

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

With the mature application of laparoscopy in hepatobiliary surgery, laparoscopic treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis (CE) has made certain progress. But, due to the inherent limitations of laparoscopy and the growth characteristics of cystic echinococcosis, distinguishing the boundary between cystic lesion and normal hepatic parenchyma is pivotal importance for successful surgery. Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging technology can view the boundary of lesion and normal tissue during the treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis. Applied laparoscopy combined with ICG fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis may be an effective surgical strategy.

Methods

The clinical data contained nine patients with hepatic cystic echinococcosis who underwent laparoscopic surgery with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique in authors’ institution from December 2018 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Indocyanine green was administered intravenously three days prior to surgery. The fluorescence acquisition system for real-time imaging was used during the surgery and the patients were followed up after surgery.

Results

Of reported nine patients, six are male and the remaining three are female. The average age is (36.4 ± 7.6) years. For all subjects, surgical procedures were performed under laparoscopy with indocyanine green fluorescence system. This technique showed the clear boundary of the hepatic cyst with normal liver parenchyma. Total cystectomy in six patients, subtotal cystectomy in two patients and partial hepatectomy in one patient were performed respectively. The average operation time was 3.8 ± 0.9 h, blood loss 206.0 ± 120.7 ml. Neither blood transfusion nor post-operative complication was experienced. The average abdominal drainage time was 3.4 ± 0.9 days with hospital stay 5.7 ± 2.1 days. During the 6–12 months follow-up period, neither recurrence nor intraperitoneal implantation was found.

Conclusions

Applied laparoscopy combined with ICG fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis is safe and feasible. Enhanced boundary image can assist surgeons to complete radical resection and reduce complications.

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Title: The application of laparoscopy combined with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis
Authors: Yu-Peng Li
Zhi-Gang Ma
Tuerhongjiang Tuxun
Zhi-De Li
Yuan Meng
Xiong Chen
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Laparoscopy
Echinococcosis
Cystectomy
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-020-00911-8

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The application of laparoscopy combined with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technique for hepatic cystic echinococcosis

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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