Currently available and experimental dyes for intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of the ureters: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01973-4
Abstract: BackgroundIatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) following abdominal surgery has a relatively low incidence, but is associated with high risks of morbidity and mortality. Conventional assessment of IUI includes visual inspection and palpation. This is especially challenging… read more here.
Keywords: ureter visualization; near infrared; currently available; available experimental ... See more keywords
Intraoperative ureter visualization using a near-infrared imaging agent
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DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.24.6.066004
Abstract: Abstract. The fluorescent imaging agent IS-001 was determined to be well tolerated in all subjects and has the potential to provide ureter visualization throughout minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures. This study was conducted to evaluate clinical… read more here.
Keywords: near infrared; visualization using; ureter visualization; imaging agent ... See more keywords