The Use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: A Systematic Review
ICG fluorescence appears to be a promising adjunct for endoscopic pituitary surgery, improving intraoperative visualisation and anatomical guidance. Distinct from prior narrative reviews, we present a technique-stratified synthesis (bolus, DWIG, SWIG) that integrates clinical outcomes. Standardised protocols and high-quality prospective studies are needed to validate diagnostic performance and define routine use.
Authors
- Karan Jolly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1720-001X)
- Yousif F Jubouri
- Shahzada Ahmed
- Rohan Chikhal
Institutions
- Aston University (GB)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (GB)
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurochirurgie
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuchi.2026.101783
- Primary Topic
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00