Impact of fluorescence angiography on anastomotic leak and complication rate in colorectal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Anastomotic leak occurs in 8.1% of right colectomies and up to 17.1% of low anterior resections. Fluorescence angiography has gained acceptance in recent years as a method for assessing anastomosis vascularization, a key element implicated in anastomotic leak. Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effect of fluorescence angiography on anastomotic leak and postoperative morbidity.

Methods

A systematic review was performed on Medline, Embase and CENTRAL according to the PRISMA statement until 16 March 2025. Randomized controlled trials in English that compared fluorescence angiography with standard care were considered eligible. Articles were screened, bias was detected, data were extracted, pooled a

SUBMITTER: Balaphas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12485866 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature