Indo-cyanine Green (ICG) in Paediatric Oncology MIS

Indo-cyanine green (ICG) is a dye that has been used for a variety of adult and paediatric uses since 1956. Over the past few years, near infrared (NIRF) technology has been developed which allow is use as a fluorescence agent during surgery. It has been used increasingly in the field of adult oncology surgery and has been shown to increase the efficacy of this surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of NIRF and ICG during specific minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures within paediatric oncology surgery. Their use will complement existing surgical techniques rather than replace them. Given the published advantages in adults this study aims to provide evidence of feasibility in the paediatric patients with cancer.