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Gross total resection with fluorescence could lead to improved overall survival rates: a systematic review and
Alexandrina S Nikova1,2, Penelope Vlotinou3, Loukas Karelis4
1Department of Neurosurgery, Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Introduction:
Glioblastoma cases are often treated with aggressive resection. Recent studies have suggested that extended surgical resection could improve survival. Improved extent of resection could be afforded by the use of fluorescence during surgery. We aimed to examine the effect of fluorescence on the results of gross total resection (GTR) and its impact on the overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) rates.
Methods:
We performed a literature search of studies published between 2000 and 2021. The study followed the PRISMA guidelines and focused on newly-diagnosed glioblastoma cases. The collected data were divided into two groups according to the fluorescence use: Group A (standard white-light use) and Group B (fluorescent-light use).
Results:
The results showed a superiority of the fluorescence use during surgery for newly diagnosed glioblastoma cases concerning the procurement of GTR. Additionally, we highlighted the importance of GTR on the OS but not on the PFS rate. We found that the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid resulted in better OS rates compared to fluorescein sodium.
Conclusion:
GTR is a significant factor leading to improved OS; nevertheless, it was an apparently unrelated factor for estimating the PFS rate. Fluorescence use during surgery could lead to higher rates of complete resection and better OS rates.
