INDOCYANINE GREEN (ICG)

This study tests a less invasive surgery for people with early-stage colon cancer (stage I). Instead of removing a large section of the colon, doctors will remove only the tumor and a few key lymph nodes using a special dye. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can reduce …

This study tests if a safe green dye (ICG) can help surgeons find cancer-spreading lymph nodes through the same cut used for mastectomy, avoiding a second incision. About 90 women with breast cancer will receive the dye during surgery. The goal is to see if this method works as w…

This study tests a new way to find the first lymph node where breast cancer might spread. Instead of using a radioactive tracer, doctors use a green dye and a special camera during surgery. The goal is to make the procedure safer, easier, and more available in hospitals across th…

This study looks at whether a special green dye, called indocyanine green, can help surgeons see and fix small leaks in the esophagus during a procedure for achalasia (a swallowing disorder). About 70 adults with type I or II achalasia will be watched during and after surgery. Th…

This study looks at how the amount and storage of a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) affect its ability to find sentinel lymph nodes in people with cervical, endometrial, or vulvar cancer. The goal is to find the most effective and cost-saving way to use ICG during surgery. Abo…