Intraoperative techniques in realtime ureteric navigation. A brief narrative review and a video vignette.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraoperative ureteric injury, a well-documented but avoidable adverse event in pelvic surgery, is sometimes associated with low surgical volume and inexperience of the surgeon. The current literature describes several techniques that can help surgeons identify and protect the ureter during pelvic dissection, especially during complex procedures or repeat surgeries. This narrative review aims to highlight and present the currently available techniques for intraoperative ureteric identification in colorectal surgery and showcase the use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) in real-time ureter identification using a video vignette.

Methods

A literature search of the PubMed database was performed from inception until May 14, 2025, to identify relevant articles reporting on in

SUBMITTER: Jayasinghe JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507803 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature