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Table 3 Clinical indications for fluorescence perfusion assessment

From: ICG fluorescence imaging in colorectal surgery: a snapshot from the ICRAL study group

  

Num

%

What colorectal operation is scheduled with fluorescence technology?

All colorectal resections

14

48.3

All colorectal resections, if available

7

24.1

In selected cases

8

27.6

Selected cases in which fluorescence perfusion is utilized1

High risk patient

6

75.0

High risk intervention (rectum/transverse)

7

87.5

Intraoperative doubtful perfusion

3

37.5

Does the surgical approach matter? Fluorescence is utilized:

In both open surgery and laparoscopy

11

37.9

Only in laparoscopy

6

20.7

In laparoscopy and in open uncertain cases

12

41.4

Fluorescence perfusion assessment is most important in:2

Rectal resection

8

27.6

Transverse colon and left flexure resection

11

37.9

Extended right or left hemicolectomy

10

34.5

Is fluorescence used for other purposes in colorectal resection? 3

Yes, nodal navigation

5

17.2

Yes, peritoneal carcinomatosis assessment

0

0

Yes, tumor tattooing

11

37.9

No

15

51.7

In case of tumor marking by ICG, is perfusion assessment impaired?

Yes

3

21.4

No

11

78.6

  1. 1Answers were provided only by 8 surgeons answering “In selected cases” to the previous question. More than one answer was accepted
  2. 2Only one answer was accepted
  3. 3More than one answer was accepted