Colorectal surgeons' perspectives on the efficacy of intraoperative bowel perfusion technology with a focus on indocyanine green fluorescence angiography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Level one evidence supports indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICGFA) use reducing anastomotic leak rates in colorectal surgery. We surveyed surgeons exploring perceptions and factors affecting its use in daily practice and adoption as routine standard of care.

Methods

Validated electronic survey distributed via the Irish Association of Coloproctology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, European Society of Surgical Oncology, European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, Milan Colorectal Congress and social media.

Results

200 colorectal surgeons (143 consultants) responded. 147 (73.5%) surgeons already use ICGFA, with 90 (61.2%) using it routinely and 69 (46.9%) having a concomitant research interest. Strong clinical evidence base (83.5%) and prot

SUBMITTER: Singaravelu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11832565 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature