Anemia and ICG-FI Use Increase Risk of Leakage

A study of 304 rectal cancer surgery patients revealed that moderate or severe anemia and non-use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging (ICG-FI) are significant independent risk factors for anastomotic leakage. Preoperative anemia correction and routine ICG-FI application may reduce this risk. The analysis calculated an odds ratio of 9.94 for anemia and 10.40 for ICG-FI non-use. These findings underscore the importance of addressing these factors in surgical planning to improve patient outcomes.