Key Points
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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging has been demonstrated to be feasible during cancer surgery using available imaging systems and contrast agents
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Clinical applicability has been described in sentinel lymph-node mapping, tumour imaging, visualization of vital structures and imaging of vascularization and perfusion
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NIR fluorescence image-guided surgery has properties that make it a good candidate for clinical acceptance, as it fulfils a clinical need, is versatile and is fast
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Targeted contrast agents, necessary for full evaluation of this technique, are in advanced stages of clinical approval
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As novel contrast agents are developed and camera systems are optimized, the technique should prove its true clinical value
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Well-designed outcomes studies have yet to be performed in the field
Abstract
Paradigm shifts in surgery arise when surgeons are empowered to perform surgery faster, better and less expensively than current standards. Optical imaging that exploits invisible near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent light (700–900 nm) has the potential to improve cancer surgery outcomes, minimize the time patients are under anaesthesia and lower health-care costs largely by way of its improved contrast and depth of tissue penetration relative to visible light. Accordingly, the past few years have witnessed an explosion of proof-of-concept clinical trials in the field. In this Review, we introduce the concept of NIR fluorescence imaging for cancer surgery, examine the clinical trial literature to date and outline the key issues pertaining to imaging system and contrast agent optimization. Although NIR seems to be superior to many traditional imaging techniques, its incorporation into routine care of patients with cancer depends on rigorous clinical trials and validation studies.
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The authors are supported by the NIH (award numbers R01-CA-115296, R01-EB-011523, R01-EB-010022 and R21-CA-130297), The Dutch Cancer Society (grant UL2010-4732) and The Center for Translational Molecular Medicine (DeCoDe project, grant 03O-101). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of these agencies.
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Vahrmeijer, A., Hutteman, M., van der Vorst, J. et al. Image-guided cancer surgery using near-infrared fluorescence. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 10, 507–518 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrclinonc.2013.123
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