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Application of Fluorescence in Robotic General Surgery: Review of the Literature and State of the Art

Authors: Alessandra Marano, Fabio Priora, Luca Matteo Lenti, Ferruccio Ravazzoni, Raoul Quarati, Giuseppe Spinoglio

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 12/2013

Abstract

The initial use of the indocyanine green fluorescence imaging system was for sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with breast or colorectal cancer. Since then, application of this method has received wide acceptance in various fields of surgical oncology, and it has become a valid diagnostic tool for guiding cancer treatment. It has also been employed in numerous conventional surgical procedures with much success and benefit to the patient. The advent of minimally invasive surgery brought with it a new use for fluorescence in helping to improve the safety of these procedures, particularly for single-site procedures. In 2010, a near-infrared camera was integrated into the da Vinci Si System, creating a combination of technical and minimally invasive advantages that have been embraced by several experienced surgeons. The use of fluorescence, although useful, is considered challenging. Only a few studies are currently available on the use of fluorescence in robotic general surgery, whereas many articles have focused on its application in open and laparoscopic surgery. Many of these reports describe promising and satisfactory results, although with some shortcomings. The purpose of this article is to review the current status of the use of fluorescence in general surgery and particularly its role in robotic surgery. We also review potential uses in the future.

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Title: Application of Fluorescence in Robotic General Surgery: Review of the Literature and State of the Art
Authors: Alessandra Marano
Fabio Priora
Luca Matteo Lenti
Ferruccio Ravazzoni
Raoul Quarati
Giuseppe Spinoglio
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-013-2066-x

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