The use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging in endocrine surgical procedures

Abstract

Near-infrared fluorescence imaging in endocrine surgery is a new, yet highly investigated area. It involves indocyanine green use as well as parathyroid autofluorescence. Several groups have described their technique and reported on the observed utility. However, there is no consensus on technical details. Furthermore, the correlation between intraoperative findings and postoperative outcomes is unclear. With this study, we aim to review the current literature on fluorescence imaging and share our insights on technical details.

Keywords: adrenal gland; autofluorescence; indocyanine green; parathyroid gland; thyroid gland.