Role of near-infrared fluorescence in colorectal surgery

Role of near-infrared fluorescence in colorectal surgery

Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) is a technique of augmented reality that, when applied in the operating theatre, allows the colorectal surgeon to visualize and assess bowel vascularization, to identify lymph nodes draining a cancer site and to identify ureters. Herein, we review the literature reg...

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Veröffentlicht in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2021-08, Vol.27 (31), p.5189-5200
Hauptverfasser: Zocola, Elodie, Meyer, Jeremy, Christou, Niki, Liot, Emilie, Toso, Christian, Buchs, Nicolas Christian, Ris, Frédéric
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) is a technique of augmented reality that, when applied in the operating theatre, allows the colorectal surgeon to visualize and assess bowel vascularization, to identify lymph nodes draining a cancer site and to identify ureters. Herein, we review the literature regarding NIRF in colorectal surgery.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v27.i31.5189