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State of the art medical devices for fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS): technical review and future developments

Preziosi, Alessandra; Cirelli, Cecilia; Waterhouse, Dale; Privitera, Laura; De Coppi, Paolo; Giuliani, Stefano; (2024) State of the art medical devices for fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS): technical review and future developments. Surgical Endoscopy , 38 (11) pp. 6227-6236. 10.1007/s00464-024-11236-5. Green open access

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Abstract

Background: Medical devices for fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) are becoming available at a fast pace. The main challenge for surgeons lies in the lack of in-depth knowledge of optical imaging, different technical specifications and poor standardisation, and the selection of the best device based on clinical application. // Methods: This manuscript aims to provide an up-to-date description of the commercially available fluorescence imaging platforms by comparing their mode of use, required settings, image types, compatible fluorophores, regulatory approval, and cost. We obtained this information by performing a broad literature search on PubMed and by contacting medical companies directly. The data for this review were collected up to November 2023. // Results: Thirty-two devices made by 19 medical companies were identified. Ten systems are surgical microscopes, 5 can be used for both open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS), 6 can only be used for open surgery, and 10 only for MIS. One is a fluorescence system available for the Da Vinci robot. Nineteen devices can provide an overlay between fluorescence and white light image. All devices are compatible with Indocyanine Green, the most common fluorescence dye used intraoperatively. There is significant variability in the hardware and software of each device, which resulted in different sensitivity, fluorescence intensity, and image quality. All devices are CE-mark regulated, and 30 were FDA-approved. // Conclusion: There is a prolific market of devices for FGS and healthcare professionals should have basic knowledge of their technical specifications to use it at best for each clinical indication. Standardisation across devices must be a priority in the field of FGS, and it will enhance external validity for future clinical trials in the field.

Type: Article
Title: State of the art medical devices for fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS): technical review and future developments
Location: Germany
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11236-5
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-024-11236-5
Language: English
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Keywords: Fluorescence-guided surgery medical devices; Optical imaging; Indocyanine Green
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Developmental Biology and Cancer Dept
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10217650
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