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Szavay PO, Bondoc A, Esposito C, Goldstein SD, Harms M, Kowalewski G, Lautz TB, Lopez M, Pachl M, Pandya S, Piché N, Rothenberg SS, Ruiterkamp J, Scholz S, Zendejas B, Rentea RM. Clinical Consensus Statement on the Use of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-guided Surgery in Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr Surg 2024:161657. [PMID: 39179501 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG-F)- guided surgery is becoming an increasingly helpful tool in pediatric surgical care. This consensus statement investigates the utility of ICG-F in various pediatric surgical applications, primarily focusing on its evidence base, safety, indications, use across different surgical specialties and dosing strategies. The aim is to establish an international consensus for ICG-F use in pediatric surgery. METHODS An international panel of 15 pediatric surgeons from 9 countries was assembled. The structured process consisted of a rapid scoping review, iterative discussion sessions, mixed-methods studies with key stakeholders, and voting rounds on individual statements to create draft consensus statements. RESULTS 100 articles were identified during the review and summarized by application. Based on this condensed evidence, consensus statements were generated after 3 iterative rounds of anonymous voting. Key areas of agreement were quality of evidence, the safety of ICG, pediatric surgical indications, utilization per surgical specialty, and dosing of ICG. CONCLUSION This consensus statement aims to guide healthcare professionals in managing ICG-F use in pediatric surgical cases based on the best available evidence, key stakeholder consultation, and expert opinions. Despite ICG-F's promising potential, the need for higher-quality evidence, prospective trials, and safety studies is underscored. The consensus also provides a framework for pediatric surgeons to utilize ICG-F effectively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Philipp O Szavay
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lucerne Children's Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Stryker Endoscopy, Stryker Nederland BV, Amsterdam, CM 1101, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Children's Memorial Health Institute, 04-730 Warsaw, Poland
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Val d'Hebron Maternity and Children's Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ste-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery. Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, CO 80205, USA
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- Division Child Health, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Pediatric Surgery, Utrecht, EA 3584, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Section of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Mercy-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA; University of Missouri- Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
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Zhang H, He X, Ye Z, Wu Q, Luo Y. Role of indocyanine green-guided near-infrared fluorescence imaging in identification of the cause of neonatal cholestasis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38757. [PMID: 38996159 PMCID: PMC11245186 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of indocyanine green (ICG)-guided near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging during surgery to diagnose the cause of neonatal cholestasis (NC). Data on NC patients who underwent both NIRF with ICG and conventional laparoscopic bile duct exploration (the gold standard) at our institute from January 2022 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' baseline characteristics and liver function outcomes were collected and analyzed, and the diagnostic consistency was compared between the 2 methods. In total, 16 NC patients were included in the study, comprising 8 (50%) male and 8 (50%) female patients, ranging in age from 42 to 93 days, with a median age of 54.4 ± 21 days. During surgery, all the patients underwent NIRF with ICG, followed by conventional laparoscopic bile duct exploration. Finally, 15 of the patients were diagnosed with biliary atresia (BA) (1 with type-I BA, and 14 with type-II BA). The other patient was diagnosed with cholestasis. The diagnostic results from fluorescence imaging with ICG were consistent with those from conventional laparoscopic bile duct exploration. ICG-guided NIRF is associated with an easy operation, less trauma, and good safety. Also, its diagnostic accuracy is similar to conventional laparoscopic bile duct exploration.
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- Hong Zhang
- Women and Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Women and Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Women and Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Women and Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Women and Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Khalafi S, Botero Fonnegra C, Reyes A, Hui VW. Developments in the Use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence in Colorectal Surgery. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4003. [PMID: 39064041 PMCID: PMC11276973 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Indocyanine Green (ICG) has significantly advanced minimally invasive surgery. It is widely recognized for its ability to visualize blood vessel patency in real-time across various surgical specialties. While its primary use in colorectal surgery is to evaluate anastomoses for leaks, numerous other applications have been documented in the literature. In this review, we aim to explore both established and emerging applications of ICG fluorescence in colorectal surgery, with the goal of improving patient outcomes. This includes preoperative tumor marking and the detection of metastatic disease. Some applications, such as lymphatic mapping, require further research to determine their impact on clinical practices. Conversely, others, like the intraoperative localizations of ureters, necessitate additional procedures and are not yet widely accepted by the surgical community. However, the development of alternative compounds could offer better solutions. Future research should focus on areas like quantitative ICG and protocol standardization in prospective multicenter studies.
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Bokova E, Elhalaby I, Saylors S, Lim IIP, Rentea RM. Utilization of Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence in Patients with Pediatric Colorectal Diseases: The Current Applications and Reported Outcomes. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:665. [PMID: 38929244 PMCID: PMC11202280 DOI: 10.3390/children11060665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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In pediatric colorectal surgery, achieving and visualizing adequate perfusion during complex reconstructive procedures are paramount to ensure postoperative success. However, intraoperative identification of proper perfusion remains a challeng. This review synthesizes findings from the literature spanning from January 2010 to March 2024, sourced from Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, and other databases, to evaluate the role of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in enhancing surgical outcomes. Specifically, it explores the use of ICG in surgeries related to Hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformations, cloacal reconstructions, vaginal agenesis, bladder augmentation, and the construction of antegrade continence channels. Preliminary evidence suggests that ICG fluorescence significantly aids in intraoperative decision-making by improving the visualization of vascular networks and assessing tissue perfusion. Despite the limited number of studies, initial findings indicate that ICG may offer advantages over traditional clinical assessments for intestinal perfusion. Its application has demonstrated a promising safety profile in pediatric patients, underscoring the need for larger, prospective studies to validate these observations, quantify benefits, and further assess its impact on clinical outcomes. The potential of ICG to enhance pediatric colorectal surgery by providing real-time, accurate perfusion data could significantly improve surgical precision and patient recovery.
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- Elizaveta Bokova
- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA (I.E.)
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA (I.E.)
- Tanta University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA (I.E.)
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA (I.E.)
- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA (I.E.)
- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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Hashizume N, Yoneda A, Ozeki G, Saito T, Fujiogi M, Kano M, Yamamoto Y, Ishimaru T, Kanamori Y, Fujino A. Outcomes of nonrejection in weakly fluorescent intestine detected by indocyanine green fluorescence angiography: a case series of infants. Surg Case Rep 2024; 10:97. [PMID: 38653822 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-024-01885-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography, a validated noninvasive imaging technique, is used to assess tissue vascularization. Here, we report three infant patients who underwent intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence angiography and suffered from postoperative complications caused by the lack of weak fluorescent intestinal resection and assessed residual intestinal perfusion. CASE PRESENTATION We observed the clinical characteristics and operative findings of patients treated from January 2022 to December 2022. Indocyanine green (0.5 mg/kg) was intravenously injected. The first patient was a 29-day-old girl with surgical necrotizing enterocolitis who underwent intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence angiography at the first- and second-look operations. The proximal jejunum was difficult to diagnose to detect blood flow during the second-look operation. The second patient was a 32-day-old boy with surgical necrotizing enterocolitis. A part of the antimesenteric mucosa of the patient that exhibited weak fluorescence was preserved; however, it formed postoperative hematomas. The third patient was a 30-day-old boy with midgut volvulus. Weak fluorescence in the intestinal wall was observed 5 cm of the small intestine from the ileocecal valve was preserved, but it formed a stricture, and the patient underwent ileocecal resection after 30 days. CONCLUSIONS Weak fluorescence in the intestine in infants by performing indocyanine green fluorescence angiography is associated with a high risk of non-recovering ischemic lesions and postoperative complications.
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- Naoki Hashizume
- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan.
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, 67 Asahimachi, Kurume, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan.
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Children's Cancer Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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Hardy NP, Mulligan N, Dalli J, Epperlein JP, Neary PM, Robertson W, Liddy R, Thorpe SD, Aird JJ, Cahill RA. Geotemporal Fluorophore Biodistribution Mapping of Colorectal Cancer: Micro and Macroscopic Insights. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:849-861. [PMID: 38392057 PMCID: PMC10887825 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31020063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Fluorescence-guided oncology promises to improve both the detection and treatment of malignancy. We sought to investigate the temporal distribution of indocyanine green (ICG), an exogenous fluorophore in human colorectal cancer. This analysis aims to enhance our understanding of ICG's effectiveness in current tumour detection and inform potential future diagnostic and therapeutic enhancements. METHODS Fifty consenting patients undergoing treatment for suspected/confirmed colorectal neoplasia provided near infrared (NIR) video and imagery of transanally recorded and ex vivo resected rectal lesions following intravenous ICG administration (0.25 mg/kg), with a subgroup providing tissue samples for microscopic (including near infrared) analysis. Computer vision techniques detailed macroscopic 'early' (<15 min post ICG administration) and 'late' (>2 h) tissue fluorescence appearances from surgical imagery with digital NIR scanning (Licor, Lincoln, NE, USA) and from microscopic analysis (Nikon, Tokyo, Japan) undertaken by a consultant pathologist detailing tissue-level fluorescence distribution over the same time. RESULTS Significant intra-tumoural fluorescence heterogeneity was seen 'early' in malignant versus benign lesions. In all 'early' samples, fluorescence was predominantly within the tissue stroma, with uptake within plasma cells, blood vessels and lymphatics, but not within malignant or healthy glands. At 'late' stage observation, fluorescence was visualised non-uniformly within the intracellular cytoplasm of malignant tissue but not retained in benign glands. Fluorescence also accumulated within any present peritumoural inflammatory tissue. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the time course diffusion patterns of ICG through both benign and malignant tumours in vivo in human patients at both macroscopic and microscopic levels, demonstrating important cellular drivers and features of geolocalisation and how they differ longitudinally after exposure to ICG.
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- Niall P. Hardy
- UCD Centre for Precision Surgery, School of Medicine, UCD, D07 Y9AW Dublin, Ireland; (N.P.H.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Histopathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland (W.R.); (R.L.); (J.J.A.)
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- UCD Centre for Precision Surgery, School of Medicine, UCD, D07 Y9AW Dublin, Ireland; (N.P.H.); (J.D.)
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- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Waterford, University College Cork, X91 ER8E Waterford, Ireland;
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- Department of Histopathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland (W.R.); (R.L.); (J.J.A.)
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- Department of Histopathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland (W.R.); (R.L.); (J.J.A.)
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- UCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland;
- UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Histopathology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland (W.R.); (R.L.); (J.J.A.)
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- UCD Centre for Precision Surgery, School of Medicine, UCD, D07 Y9AW Dublin, Ireland; (N.P.H.); (J.D.)
- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland
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Sincavage J, Gulack BC, Zamora IJ. Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-enhanced applications in pediatric surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151384. [PMID: 38245991 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The breadth of pediatric surgical practice and variety of anatomic anomalies that characterize surgical disease in children and neonates require a unique level of operative mastery and versatility. Intraoperative navigation of small, complex, and often abnormal anatomy presents a particular challenge for pediatric surgeons. Clinical experience with fluorescent tissue dye, specifically indocyanine green (ICG), is quickly gaining widespread incorporation into adult surgical practice as a safe, non-toxic means of accurately visualizing tissue perfusion, lymphatic flow, and biliary anatomy to enhance operative speed, safety, and patient outcomes. Experience in pediatric surgery, however, remains limited. ICG-fluorescence guided surgery is poised to address the challenges of pediatric and neonatal operations for a growing breadth of surgical pathology. Fluorescent angiography has permitted intraoperative visualization of colorectal flap perfusion for complex pelvic reconstruction and anastomotic perfusion after esophageal atresia repair, while its hepatic absorption and biliary excretion has made it an excellent agent for delineating the dissection plane in the Kasai portoenterostomy and identifying both primary and metastatic hepatoblastoma lesions. Subcutaneous and intra-lymphatic ICG injection can identify iatrogenic chylous leaks and improved yields in sentinel lymph node biopsies. ICG-guided surgery holds promise for more widespread use in pediatric surgical conditions, and continued evaluation of efficacy will be necessary to better inform clinical practice and identify where to focus and develop this technical resource.
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- John Sincavage
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, 2200 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.
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Pantelis AG, Machairiotis N, Stavros S, Disu S, Drakakis P. Current applications of indocyanine green (ICG) in abdominal, gynecologic and urologic surgery: a meta-review and quality analysis with use of the AMSTAR 2 instrument. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:511-528. [PMID: 37957300 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10546-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) is an injectable fluorochrome that has recently gained popularity as a means of assisting intraoperative visualization during laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been published. We conducted a meta-review to synthesize the findings of these studies. METHODS PubMed and Embase were searched to identify systematic reviews and meta-analyses coping with the uses of ICG in abdominal operations, including Metabolic Bariatric Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Colorectal, Esophageal, Gastric, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OG), Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Urology, (abdominal) Vascular Surgery, Adrenal and Splenic Surgery, and Interdisciplinary tasks, until September 2023. We submitted the retrieved meta-analyses to qualitative analysis based on the AMSTAR 2 instrument. RESULTS We identified 116 studies, 41 systematic reviews (SRs) and 75 meta-analyses (MAs), spanning 2013-2023. The most thoroughly investigated (sub)specialties were Colorectal (6 SRs, 25 MAs), OG (9 SRs, 15 MAs), and HPB (4 SRs, 12 MAs). Interestingly, there was high heterogeneity regarding the administered ICG doses, routes, and timing. The use of ICG offered a clear benefit regarding anastomotic leak prevention, particularly after colorectal and esophageal surgery. There was no clear benefit regarding sentinel node detection after OG. According to the AMSTAR 2 tool, most meta-analyses ranked as "critically low" (34.7%) or "low" (58.7%) quality. There were only five meta-analyses (6.7%) that qualified as "moderate" quality, whereas there were no "high" quality reviews. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of the abundance of pertinent literature and reviews, surgeons should be cautious when interpreting their results on ICG use in abdominal surgery. Future reviews should focus on ensuring methodological vigor; establishing clear protocols of ICG dose, route of administration, and timing; and improving reporting quality. Other sources of data (e.g., registries) and novel methods of data analysis (e.g., machine learning) might also contribute to an enhanced role of ICG as a decision-making tool in surgery.
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- Athanasios G Pantelis
- Mohak Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Center, Sri Aurobindo Medical College Campus, Indore-Ujjain Highway Near MR-10 Crossing, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 453555, India.
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Endometriosis Centre, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, UK
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Endometriosis Centre, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, UK
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- Assisted Reproduction Unit, 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Megaritis D, Echevarria C, Vogiatzis I. Respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow measurements using near-infrared spectroscopy and indocyanine green dye in health and disease. Chron Respir Dis 2024; 21:14799731241246802. [PMID: 38590151 PMCID: PMC11003331 DOI: 10.1177/14799731241246802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Measuring respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow during exercise is pivotal for understanding the factors limiting exercise tolerance in health and disease. Traditional methods to measure muscle blood flow present limitations for exercise testing. This article reviews a method utilising near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in combination with the light-absorbing tracer indocyanine green dye (ICG) to simultaneously assess respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow during exercise in health and disease. NIRS provides high spatiotemporal resolution and can detect chromophore concentrations. Intravenously administered ICG binds to albumin and undergoes rapid metabolism, making it suitable for repeated measurements. NIRS-ICG allows calculation of local muscle blood flow based on the rate of ICG accumulation in the muscle over time. Studies presented in this review provide evidence of the technical and clinical validity of the NIRS-ICG method in quantifying respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow. Over the past decade, use of this method during exercise has provided insights into respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow competition theory and the effect of ergogenic aids and pharmacological agents on local muscle blood flow distribution in COPD. Originally, arterial blood sampling was required via a photodensitometer, though the method has subsequently been adapted to provide a local muscle blood flow index using venous cannulation. In summary, the significance of the NIRS-ICG method is that it provides a minimally invasive tool to simultaneously assess respiratory and locomotor muscle blood flow at rest and during exercise in health and disease to better appreciate the impact of ergogenic aids or pharmacological treatments.
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- Dimitrios Megaritis
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Respiratory department, The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
- ICM, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Esposito C, Di Mento C, Chiodi A, Cerulo M, Coppola V, Del Conte F, Carraturo F, Esposito G, Escolino M. Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence-Assisted Open Surgery Using the Rubina ® Lens System in the Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Prospective Case Series. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 11:54. [PMID: 38255367 PMCID: PMC10814889 DOI: 10.3390/children11010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION There are scarce papers about the use of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in the open surgical field. This study aimed to assess the usefulness of FGS in an open setting in the pediatric population and to report our preliminary experience using the Rubina® Lens system. METHODS All patients undergoing ICG fluorescence-assisted open surgery over the period September 2022-September 2023 were enrolled. Each surgical procedure was performed using the Rubina® Lens for ICG fluorescence visualization. RESULTS A total of 25 patients, 14 boys and 11 girls with a median age at surgery of 5.8 years-old (range 0-15), were enrolled. Surgical indications were dermoid/epidermoid cysts of the head (n = 7), lymphangiomas of the head/neck (n = 2), thyroglossal duct cysts (n = 7), gynecomastia (n = 3), preauricular fistula (n = 2), second branchial cleft fistula (n = 1), fibrolipoma of the shoulder (n = 1) and myofibroma of the gluteal/perineal region (n = 2). In all procedures, an intralesional injection of 2.5 mg/mL ICG solution using a 30-gauge needle was administered. No adverse reactions to ICG occurred. Median operative time was 68.6 min (range 35-189). The visualization of ICG-NIRF with the Rubina® Lens was achieved in all cases. No intraoperative complications were reported. Postoperative complications occurred in 3/25 patients (12%), with gynecomastia (n = 1), thyroglossal duct cyst (n = 1) and neck lymphangioma (n = 1), who developed a fluid collection in the surgical site, requiring needle aspiration in outpatient care (Clavien-Dindo 2). Complete mass excision was confirmed with pathology reports. CONCLUSIONS Based on this initial experience, FGS using the Rubina® Lens was very helpful in open surgery, providing enhanced visualization of anatomy and identification of margins, real-time reliability and low complication rate. It was easy to use, time saving, feasible and clinically safe. Previous experience in MIS is necessary to adopt this technology. The accuracy of the injection phase is important to avoid diffusion of the ICG into the perilesional tissue.
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- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.D.M.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (V.C.); (F.D.C.); (F.C.); (M.E.)
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Die X, Cui M, Feng W, Hou J, Chen P, Liu W, Wu F, Guo Z. Applications of indocyanine greenenhanced fluorescence in the laparoscopic treatment of colonic stricture after necrotizing enterocolitis. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:635. [PMID: 38102599 PMCID: PMC10724931 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04458-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The status of anastomotic blood perfusion is associated with the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after intestinal anastomosis. Fluorescence angiography (FA) with indocyanine green (ICG) can objectively assess intestinal blood perfusion. This study aims to investigate whether anastomotic perfusion assessment with ICG influences surgical decision-making during laparoscopic intestinal resection and primary anastomosis for colonic stricture after necrotizing enterocolitis. METHODS Patients who underwent laparoscopic intestinal resection and primary anastomosis between January 2022 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Before intestinal anastomosis, the ICG fluorescence technology was used to evaluate the blood perfusion of intestinal tubes on both sides of the anastomosis. After the completion of primary anastomosis, the anastomotic blood perfusion was assessed again. RESULTS Of the 13 cases, laparoscopy was used to determine the extent of the diseased bowel to be excised, and the normal bowel was preserved for anastomosis. The anastomosis was established under the guidance of ICG fluorescence technology, and FA was performed after anastomosis to confirm good blood flow in the proximal bowel. The anastomotic intestinal tube was changed in one case because FA showed a difference between the normal range of intestinal blood flow and the macroscopic prediction. There was no evidence of ICG allergy, anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stricture, or other complications. The median follow-up was 6 months, and all patients recovered well. CONCLUSIONS The ICG fluorescence technology is helpful in precisely and efficiently determining the anastomotic intestinal blood flow during stricture resection and in avoiding anastomotic leakage caused by poor anastomotic intestinal blood flow to some extent, with satisfactory short-term efficacy.
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- Xiaohong Die
- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General & Neonatal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Hall LA, Jackson R, Soccorso G, Lander AD, Pachl MJ. Assessment of jejunal interposition perfusion using indocyanine green. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 43:103687. [PMID: 37399912 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Jejunal interposition (JI) is an option for oesophageal replacement in children; ensuring good graft perfusion is essential. We report three cases where Indocyanine Green (ICG) with Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) was used to assess perfusion during graft selection, passage into the chest and anastomotic assessment. This extra assessment may reduce risk of anastomotic leak and/or stricture. METHODS We describe the technique and salient features of all patients who have undergone ICG/NIRF-assisted JI in our centre. Patient demographics, indications for surgery, intra-operative plan, video of NIR perfusion assessment, complications and outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS ICG/NIRF was used in three patients (2M:1F) at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg. ICG/NIRF imaging helped select the jejunal graft and confirmed perfusion after division of segmental arteries. Perfusion was assessed before and after passing the graft through the diaphragmatic hiatus and before and after making the oesophago-jejunal anastomosis. Intrathoracic assessment at the end of the procedure confirmed good perfusion of mesentery and intrathoracic bowel. In two patients, the reassurance contributed to successful procedures. In the third patient, graft selection was satisfactory, but borderline perfusion on clinical assessment after passing the graft to the chest, confirmed by ICG/NIRF meant the graft was abandoned. CONCLUSIONS ICG/NIRF imaging was feasible and augmented our subjective assessment of graft perfusion, giving greater confidence during graft preparation, movement, and anastomosis. In addition, the imaging helped us abandon one graft. This series demonstrates the feasibility and benefit of ICG/NIR use in JI surgery. Further studies are required to optimise ICG use in this setting.
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- Lewis A Hall
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK; Institute of Cancer and Genomics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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Esposito C, Lepore B, Cerulo M, Del Conte F, Coppola V, Esposito G, Carulli R, Carraturo F, Escolino M. Applications of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in open surgery: preliminary experience in pediatric surgery. Front Surg 2023; 10:1238487. [PMID: 37655191 PMCID: PMC10467265 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1238487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Background Indocyanine green fluorescence technology (ICG) in pediatric minimally invasive surgery has undergone an important improvement in the last 5 years. However, its use in open surgery is still limited. In this paper, we aim to report our preliminary experience with Rubina® lens ICG fluorescence technology in combination with the IMAGE1 S™ system from KARL STORZ in open excision of masses in children. Methods The records of 18 patients undergoing open surgery for head, neck and thorax masses between September and November 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Rubina® lens ICG fluorescence technology system was used in all the cases. In 10 cases we adopted the holding arm system and in 8 cases the hand-held technique. Data about patients' demographics, surgery and outcomes were collected and analyzed through the following criteria: mass localization, intraoperative time (min), ICG administration (ml), intraoperative complications, postoperative complications. Results A total of 18 patients were operated: 4 thyroglossal duct cysts, 3 supraorbital cysts, 2 neck masses, 2 pre-auricular and 2 scalp cysts, 2 gynecomastias, 2 lymphangiomas, 1 nose mass. In all the cases, intralesional injection of 0.5-1 ml of ICG solution was performed peri-operatively. Mean operative time was 58.4 min (35-134 min). Postoperative complications included seroma formation in 2 cases. Surgical pathology reports confirmed complete mass excision in all the cases. Conclusion Based on our preliminary experience, ICG fluorescence guided surgery using Rubina® lens system was very helpful also in open surgery procedures. Rubina® lens system permits to have a very low complication rate, a time-saving surgery, a real time reliability of anatomic structures and an excellent clinical safety. In our experience, holding arm system seems more comfortable than hand-held system. However, further cases need to be performed to evaluate the exact role and to identify new indications of this technique in open pediatric surgical procedures.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- CEINGE Advanced Biotechnologies Center Franco Salvatore scarl, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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