Background: Indocyanine green (ICG) imaging has been increasingly used for
intraoperative guidance in colorectal surgery over the past decade. The aim of this study …

Background Anastomotic leak is one of the most feared complications of colorectal surgery,
and probably linked to poor blood supply to the anastomotic site. Several technologies have …

Background Meta-analyses have demonstrated that indocyanine green (ICG) can effectively
prevent anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery. However, recent evidence from …

Background Indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence bowel perfusion assessment has
shown its potential benefit in preventing anastomotic leakage. However, the surgeon's …

Near-infrared (NIR) imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) has proven to be useful in
general, visceral, and transplant surgery. However, most studies have performed only …

Simple Summary Anastomotic leakage is one of the most dreaded complications of
colorectal surgery and adequate perfusion at the anastomotic site is a well-recognized …

Background: Due to its many benefits, indocyanine green (ICG) has gained progressive
popularity in operating rooms (ORs) globally. This literature review examines its qualitative …

Background: In restorative proctocolectomy with ileal J-pouch, perfusion assessment is vital
to prevent complications such as anastomotic leak (AL). Indocyanine green near-infrared …

Background Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) angiography with intraoperative
administration of indocyanine green (ICG) has rapidly disseminated in clinical practice …

In this editorial we comment on the article by Kalayarasan and co-workers published in the
recent issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. The authors present an …