Applications of indocyanine green in robotic urology

J Robot Surg. 2016 Dec;10(4):357-359. doi: 10.1007/s11701-016-0641-5. Epub 2016 Sep 23.

Abstract

Indocyanine green is a fluorescent molecule with wide ranging applications in minimally invasive urological surgery. This article explores the utility of ICG assisted intraoperative fluorescence in robotic urology.

Keywords: Da vinci; ICG; Indocyanine green; Intraoperative imaging; RAPN; RARP; Robotic urology.

MeSH terms

  • Coloring Agents*
  • Humans
  • Indocyanine Green*
  • Intraoperative Care
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy / methods
  • Prostatectomy / methods
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Urologic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Urologic Diseases / surgery*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Indocyanine Green