Indocyanine green fluorescence-guided surgery in the emergency setting: the WSES international consensus position paper.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Decision-making in emergency settings is inherently complex, requiring surgeons to rapidly evaluate various clinical, diagnostic, and environmental factors. The primary objective is to assess a patient's risk for adverse outcomes while balancing diagnoses, management strategies, and available resources. Recently, indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging has emerged as a valuable tool to enhance surgical vision, demonstrating proven benefits in elective surgeries.

Aim

This consensus paper provides evidence-based and expert opinion-based recommendations for the standardized use of ICG fluorescence imaging in emergency settings.

Methods

Using the PICO framework, the consensus coordinator identified key research areas, topics, and questions regarding the im

SUBMITTER: De Simone B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823064 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature