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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2024; 12(23): 5288-5293
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i23.5288
Pay attention to the application of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technology in laparoscopic liver cancer resection
Li-Min Kang, Fu-Wei Zhang, Fa-Kun Yu, Lei Xu
Li-Min Kang, Fu-Wei Zhang, Fa-Kun Yu, Lei Xu, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Puer People's Hospital, Puer 665000, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Kang LM, Zhang FW, Yu FK and Xu L designed the study, performed the study, analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript. Kang LM has read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Li-Min Kang, PhD, Doctor, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Puer People's Hospital, No. 44 Zhenxing Street, Puer 665000, Yunnan Province, China. kanglimin2010@163.com
Received: March 10, 2024
Revised: May 27, 2024
Accepted: June 7, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Fluorescence laparoscopic liver cancer resection, such as indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging, offers various advantages including visualizing bile ducts, tumor localization, staining of liver segments, detection of microscopic lesions, assessment of resection margins, and visualization of lymph nodes. This technology addresses the lack of direct tactile feedback in traditional laparoscopy and is becoming the standard in laparoscopic procedures. Fluorescence imaging in guiding laparoscopic liver cancer resection is expected to enhance the accuracy, safety and efficiency of the procedure. However, caution is advised regarding potential drawbacks of ICG fluorescence imaging such as false-positive liver staining and limited tissue penetration.