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Sebastian Alba Posse1, Fernando Dip1, Rene Aleman2
1Department of General Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG.
Cureus
|November 20, 2025
Summary
Fluorescence-guided surgery using indocyanine green (ICG) offers a safe and effective method for localizing non-palpable breast lesions. This innovative technique improves surgical precision and patient comfort compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Imaging
- Breast Surgery
Background:
- Accurate localization of non-palpable breast lesions is a clinical challenge.
- Conventional localization methods have limitations in procedural efficiency and patient comfort.
- Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging presents an innovative surgical adjunct.
