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 |