Fluorescence Laparoscopic Surgery Cuts Anastomotic Leakage in Rectal Cancer Patients

Fluorescence-guided laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces anastomotic leakage in ultra-low rectal cancer patients, particularly post-chemoradiotherapy. In a cohort study of 393 patients, the incidence of leakage dropped to 3.1% with fluorescence techniques, compared to 11.5% in standard procedures. Benefits included reduced intraoperative blood loss and quicker recovery times. Those undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy showed a strong trend toward lower leakage rates, emphasizing fluorescence’s potential to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.