Fluorescence-guided surgery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003258",
  "term": "Fluorescence-guided surgery",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Surgery that uses a fluorescent substance and a special microscope to show tumor margins (edges) so that more of the tumor can be removed. The substance is given by mouth and is taken up by fast-growing cells. These cells light up when seen under a microscope with a special blue light. This may help doctors to remove as much tumor as possible without harming healthy tissue. Fluorescence-guided surgery is being studied in the treatment of certain types of brain tumors.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fluorescence-guided-surgery/"
}