Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Urologic Surgery

Area of Science:

• Surgical Navigation
• Medical Imaging
• Urologic Surgery

Background:

• Indocyanine green (ICG) is a near-infrared fluorescent dye.
• ICG enables real-time visualization of tissues and blood flow.
• Its application in surgery has expanded across multiple specialties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the expanding applications of ICG in urologic surgery.
• To provide an updated overview of ICG's utility in this field.
• To highlight recent advancements in ICG-guided urologic procedures.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature search of recent studies on ICG in urologic surgery.
• Systematic review and synthesis of reported applications and outcomes.
• Analysis of ICG's role in various urologic procedures.

Main Results:

• ICG is increasingly utilized in diverse urologic surgeries.
• Reported benefits include improved visualization of critical structures like nerves and vessels.
• Evidence suggests enhanced precision and potentially reduced complications.

Conclusions:

• ICG is a valuable tool in modern urologic surgery.
• Its use facilitates safer and more accurate surgical interventions.
• Further research will likely uncover additional applications in urology.