The Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Rectal Cancer Robotic Surgery: A Narrative Review

Background: In rectal cancer surgery, anastomotic leakage (AL) remains the most feared complication, with a frequency of up to 30% in non-high-volume centers. The preservation of proper vascularization is a key factor for successful anastomosis. The use of fluorescence with indocyanine green (ICG) a...

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Main Authors: Elena Belloni, Edoardo Maria Muttillo, Salomone Di Saverio, Marcello Gasparrini, Antonio Brescia, Giuseppe Nigri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/10/2411