The application of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic bile duct exploration markedly enhanced surgical efficiency. Patients receiving ICG exhibited faster identification of biliary structures, reduced operative time, and shorter postoperative hospital stays compared to those using conventional fiber-optic imaging. Additionally, the ICG group experienced less intraoperative blood loss and fewer incidences of bile leakage, signifying a statistically significant advancement in safety and effectiveness. Overall, ICG fluorescence navigation offers notable clinical benefits in laparoscopic choledochotomy.
Journal Article by Zhou H, He Y and Chang L in Updates Surg
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