ArticleCancers2021
Novel Intraoperative Imaging of Gastric Tube Perfusion during Oncologic Esophagectomy-A Pilot Study Comparing Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) and Fluorescence Imaging (FI) with Indocyanine Green (ICG).
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- Medical hyperspectral imaging: an updated review of technology advancements and biomedical applications.Journal of biomedical optics · 2026Pooled it
- Clinical applications of hyperspectral imaging in gastroenterology and hepatology: A systematic review.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2026Pooled it
- Intraoperative spectral imaging versus ICG fluorescence for gastric conduit viability in esophagectomy.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- The Role of Quantitative Indocyanine Green Angiography with Relative Perfusion Ratio in the Assessment of Gastric Conduit Perfusion in Oesophagectomy: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Multifaceted functions of tissue-resident memory T cells in tumorigenesis and cancer immunotherapy.Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII · 2025Review
- Current status and future trends of real-time imaging in gastric cancer surgery: A literature review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Hyperspectral Imaging Detects Clitoral Vascular Issues in Gender-Affirming Surgery.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Multispectral indices for real-time and non-invasive tissue ischemia monitoring using snapshot cameras.Biomedical optics express · 2024Article
- Intraoperative Laparoscopic Hyperspectral Imaging during Esophagectomy-A Pilot Study Evaluating Esophagogastric Perfusion at the Anastomotic Sites.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Quantification of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
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- Hyperspectral Imaging-A Novel Tool to Assess Tissue Perfusion and Oxygenation in Esophageal Anastomoses.European journal of pediatric surgery reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundNovel intraoperative imaging techniques, namely, hyperspectral (HSI) and fluorescence imaging (FI), are promising with respect to reducing severe postoperative complications, thus increasing patient safety. Both tools have already been used to evaluate perfusion of the gastric conduit after esophagectomy and before anastomosis. To our knowledge, this is the first study evaluating both modalities simultaneously during esophagectomy.
methodsIn our pilot study, 13 patients, who underwent Ivor Lewis esophagectomy and gastric conduit reconstruction, were analyzed prospectively. HSI and FI were recorded before establishing the anastomosis in order to determine its optimum position.
resultsNo anastomotic leak occurred during this pilot study. In five patients, the imaging methods resulted in a more peripheral adaptation of the anastomosis. There were no significant differences between the two imaging tools, and no adverse events due to the imaging methods or indocyanine green (ICG) injection occurred.
conclusionsSimultaneous intraoperative application of both modalities was feasible and not time consuming. They are complementary with regard to the ideal anastomotic position and may contribute to better surgical outcomes. The impact of their simultaneous application will be proven in consecutive prospective trials with a large patient cohort.
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