Enhanced Imaging Cuts Time in Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging helps surgeons perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy more efficiently in challenging cases.

  • Operative time decreased by 1.08 minutes with indocyanine green imaging compared to traditional methods.
  • Included studies evaluated a total of 1069 patients, showing a potential reduction in conversion rates to open surgery.

This imaging technique could lead to quicker surgeries and improved patient outcomes in complex gallbladder cases.

Review by Tang K, Zhou Y (…) Liao L et 2 al. in Am Surg

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