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This case report describes the use of indocyanine green (ICG) administered via intralymphatic injections, facilitating intraoperative guidance for precise thoracic duct localization and ligation in a complex patient who developed a chyle leak following a bilateral neck dissection. The Da Vinci Surgical System fluorescence imaging enabled real-time visualization of the thoracic duct, allowing for accurate clip ligation. ICG revealed significant anatomical variation of the thoracic duct, underscoring its value. Fluorescence guided lymphatic mapping reduced uncertainty and minimized the need for histological confirmation of lymphatic structures. 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