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Expanding the Reach of Laparoscopic Surgery: Combined Methylene Blue and Embolization Coil Marking for Preoperative Abdominal Tumor Localization

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Small lesions present a technical challenge for surgical excision due to poor intraoperative localization laparoscopically, resulting in suboptimal outcomes such as conversion to laparotomy. Here, we present the case of a 79-year-old man who underwent computed tomography–guided localization of a small right paracolic gutter soft tissue lesion. This allowed the surgeon to easily identify the tumor laparoscopically allowing for a less invasive resection. By increasing cases performed via laparoscopy instead of an open approach, image-guided preoperative localization can lead to improved patient outcomes

Source: Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology ISVIR

DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1801843

Authors: Brendan O'Sullivan, Bradley J. McCann, Kurtis A. Hinton, Christopher D. Yeisley, Prasad Krishnakurup

Institutions: David Grant USAF Medical Center, Rocky Vista University, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407095764