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Priyanka Das¹, Sheena Santos¹, G Kate Park¹

¹Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging offers safe, cost-efficient visualization for thoracic surgery. This technology enhances vital tissue identification and tumor resection, improving surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Fluorescence Intraoperative imaging Lymph nodes Near-infrared Thoracic surgery

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Surgical Technology
Oncology

Background:

Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging offers advantages like minimal autofluorescence and low light scattering in tissues.
It provides a safe, cost-efficient method for real-time tissue visualization during surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in NIR fluorescence imaging systems specifically for thoracic surgery.
To highlight how these systems improve the identification of vital structures and facilitate tumor resection.

Main Methods:

Review of recent literature and technological developments in NIR fluorescence imaging.
Focus on applications and benefits within the context of thoracic surgical procedures.

Main Results:

NIR fluorescence imaging, when combined with suitable NIR fluorophores, can significantly enhance intraoperative visualization.
Improvements in identifying vital tissues and resecting tumorous tissues are key benefits.

Conclusions:

NIR fluorescence imaging has the potential to transform thoracic surgery by increasing procedural precision.
Enhanced diagnostic accuracy and reduced remission rates are expected postoperative benefits, improving patient outcomes.