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ArticleBJS open2018

Evaluation of a novel dye for near-infrared fluorescence delineation of the ureters during laparoscopy.

M Al-Taher, J van den Bos, R M Schols, B Kubat, N D Bouvy, L P S Stassen

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Article in BJS open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 authors.

M Al-TaherDepartment of Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-3295-9406
J van den BosDepartment of Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6417-0330
R M ScholsDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.
B KubatDepartment of Pathology Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-9712-926X
N D BouvyDepartment of Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4070-8559
L P S StassenDepartment of Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre Maastricht The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-3383-9035

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIatrogenic ureteric injury remains a risk in laparoscopic pelvic procedures. Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is a promising new technique for enhanced intraoperative visualization of anatomical structures that could improve the safety of laparoscopic surgery. A new dye, IRDye

methodsThis study consisted of three parts: real-time in vivo NIRF imaging using IRDye

resultsIn all animals, both left and right ureters were visualized throughout the laparoscopic procedure for 120 min, with the best results at a dose of 0·15 mg dye per kg bodyweight. NIRF imaging was successful in all human and porcine ureters studied, with a range of dye concentrations.

conclusionNIRF imaging of the ureters using IRDye

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PMCPMC6069348

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