Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 21, 2025
The Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Complex Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Navigation
Published on: January 31, 2025
Applications of indocyanine green in surgery: A single center case series
Talha Ahmed1, Manohar V Pai1, Esha Mallik1
1Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Background:
Fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) has revolutionized commonly performed general surgical procedures by providing superior anatomic imaging and enhancing safety for patients. ICG, when injected, shows a bright green fluorescence when subjected to the near infra-red (NIR) spectrum.
Materials And Methods:
We employed the use of ICG in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Intestinal Colorectal Anastomosis and Hernia to assess vascularity of resected ends and bowel viability, Sentinel Lymph node mapping, Vascular surgery to assess amputation stump success and in assessing Flap Vascularity and healing.
Results:
ICG when administered had successfully shown bright green fluorescence in different cases thereby aiding in surgical procedures.
Conclusion:
Routine intraoperative use of ICG could pave the way for a more objective assessment of different surgical circumstances and thereby reduce personalized barriers to aciurgy. ICG fluorescence therefore seems to be a promising apparatus in standard general surgical procedures minimizing untoward errors and improving patient conformance.
