Conclusions
gastric cancer
GASTRIC CANCER
This study confirms that preoperative ICG injection and subsequent NIR visualization might improve the quality of lymphadenectomy during laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer without causing harm. However, in presence of adequate and well-performed D2 lymphadenectomy, the true benefit of additional NIR-guided lymphadenectomy seems limited, barely justifying the diffusion of the technique. Further evidence is needed to assess a true oncological benefit of ICG-guided lymphadenectomy, also considering the logistical and financial downsides of preoperative ICG injection.