Sentinel lymph node mapping with indocyanine green compared to blue dye tracer in gynecologic malignancies—A single center experience of 218 patients

Martin Pölcher, Samantha Matz, Michael Braun, Christine Brambs, Michaela Beer, Moritz Hamann

Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2020 · 12 citations · 26 references

Abstract

ICG improved the detection rate of pelvic SLN compared to blue dye and may be considered as the superior technique. In clinical practice, the rate of systematic LND further decreased after incorporating SLN mapping with ICG. Reliable safety data are still pending.

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