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Cytalux (Pafolacianine) for Intraoperative Detection of Tumor Tissue in Patients Undergoing Surgical Resection for Digestive System, Genitourinary System and Female Reproductive System Cancers

Trial Status: active

This phase II trial tests how well Cytalux, registered trademark, (pafolacianine) detects tumor cells using near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent imaging during surgery (intraoperative) in patients undergoing surgery for digestive system, genitourinary system or female reproductive system cancer. Pafolacianine is a fluorescent imaging agent that targets folate receptors (FR) which are overexpressed in many tumors and is used with NIR imaging during surgery to identify tumor cells. NIR imaging uses a special camera that uses wavelengths in the infrared range to visualize and locate the tumor cells that are lit up by the pafolacianine. Intraoperative pafolacianine with NIR imaging may improve tumor cell detection for removal in patients undergoing surgery for digestive system, genitourinary system or female reproductive system cancer.