Innovative ICG Application in Benign Gynaecological Surgery: Enhancing Safety and Precision.

ABSTRACT: In the context of increased adoption of minimally invasive surgery for benign gynaecological conditions, this study underscores the paramount importance of patient safety. We explored the efficacy of indocyanine green (ICG), a fluorescent dye, in enhancing the visualisation of critical anatomical structures during complex laparoscopic procedures. Our methods involved the direct administration of ICG into the ureters for precise identification and dissection, as well as an innovative vaginal application to delineate the rectovaginal plane in cases with distorted pelvic anatomy. The study presented two cases: a laparoscopic hysterectomy for a multifibroid uterus and a case of advanced endometriosis with rectal involvement. Results indicated that ICG use significantly improved real-time visua

SUBMITTER: Menezes SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11300066 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature