Real-time intestinal perfusion assessment for anastomotic site selection using laser speckle contrast imaging: Verification in a porcine model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adequate blood perfusion is widely recognized as a crucial factor for successful healing of an anastomosis and avoid anastomotic leakage. This study aimed to determine if laparoscopic laser speckle contrast imaging, can provide valuable feedback for identifying the state of tissue perfusion. Therefore, we explored the efficacy and feasibility of a new laser speckle contrast imaging system to assess real-time intestinal perfusion.

Methods

Three gradually perfused porcine small bowel loops were created, and five senior surgeons were asked to assess the perfusion differences based on laser speckle contrast images using PerfusiX-Imaging®. Subsequently, the study evaluated the impact of laser speckle contrast imaging on decision-making for anastomosis creation. After

SUBMITTER: Heuvelings DJI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature