Bridging the Preoperative Gap of Precision Hepatectomy: Superstable Homogeneous Iodinated Formulation Technology

ABSTRACT The in-situ post-embolization fluorescence-guided hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) requires precise embolic formulation that meets both preoperative and intraoperative needs of hepatobiliary surgeons. In this Editorial, we highlight the development of S uperstable H omogeneous I odinated F ormulation T echnology (SHIFT) for locoregional HCC treatment. It is believed that such an intelligent solution could resolve unmet formulation needs and make a major stride to bridge the preoperative gap of precision hepatectomy.