Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

An In-Depth Analysis of Fluorescent Applications in Gynaecology

Evaline Beth

Since Indocyanine Green (ICG) initially appeared as a fluorophore in near-infrared imaging, fluorescence vision has evolved into a crucial tool in many surgical specialties. Several innovative applications have been put forth and established themselves in clinical practice in the field of gynaecology. Investigations into various gynaecological applications—including surgical ones and those involving available dyes—were conducted. This article details specific fluorescence-guided surgery procedures that were used in the field of gynaecology, including sentinel node biopsy, mesometrium visualization, angiography of various organs, safety concerns for expectant mothers, visualization of the ureters, detection of peritoneal metastases, fluorescent contamination hysterectomy, lymphography for preventing lower limb lymphedema, tumor margin detection, and endometriosis. With the advancement of technology, additional creative research on the novel uses of fluorescence imaging in cancer surgery may contribute to establishing these methods as benchmarks for high-quality gynaecological surgery. Further research is still required to determine whether these cutting-edge techniques may also effectively improve patient outcomes and quality of life in various gynecologic cancers.

Published Date: 2023-08-31; Received Date: 2023-07-24