Fluorescence Imaging Cuts Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery

Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography significantly lowers anastomotic leakage rates in colorectal surgery, improving patient outcomes.

Anastomotic leakage was 7.9% in the indocyanine green group compared to 11.6% in controls (risk ratio 0.69, p < .001).
The finding is robust, supported by a review of 4,636 patients across seven trials.

Surgeons should consider using fluorescence angiography to enhance surgical safety, especially for high-risk patients.

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