Exploring the surge in indocyanine green’s (ICG) role in surgeries, this meta-review of 116 studies uncovered varying ICG applications, from bariatric to urologic procedures. Despite benefits in anastomotic leak prevention, especially in colorectal surgery, and limited advantages in sentinel node detection, the study cautions on methodological shortcomings. Most meta-analyses scored low quality per AMSTAR 2, urging surgeons to approach ICG findings cautiously. The call echoes for standardized protocols and enhanced research methodologies to unleash ICG’s full potential in surgery decision-making.
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