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Is indocyanine green dye useful in robotic surgery?

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Indocyanine green dye continues to be adopted in robot-assisted surgical procedures; its role has expanded from partial nephrectomy to now include reconstructive procedures. Further studies are required to evaluate whether it is simply an interesting tool in the armamentarium or a technique that can improve patient outcomes.

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Krane, L., Hemal, A. Is indocyanine green dye useful in robotic surgery?. Nat Rev Urol 11, 12–14 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2013.303

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