New dye technique may help surgeons spot hidden cancer spread
NCT ID NCT05191212
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a modified method for injecting a green dye (indocyanine green) to help surgeons see lymph nodes during robotic surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer. The new approach injects the dye until the lymphatic channels are visible in real time, aiming to improve detection of sentinel lymph nodes on both sides of the pelvis. The trial enrolled 80 patients and compared this technique with the standard injection method.
What this could mean
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Active substance
indocyanine green (ICG)
What this could lead to
If the modified technique proves better, it could improve the accuracy of sentinel lymph node detection during surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is a procedural variation, not a new drug or cure.
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Locations
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Gökhan Demirayak
Istanbul, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)