Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence significantly lowered anastomotic leakage rates after esophagectomy. In a randomized trial of 92 patients, leakage occurred in only 6.7% of those who received ICG guidance compared to 21.3% in the control group, demonstrating a clear advantage. The technology identifies well-perfused areas in the gastric conduit for safer anastomosis, while no differences emerged in stenosis or overall survival.
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