Improved urethral fluorescence during low rectal surgery: a new dye and a new method

ConclusionsThe newly described ICG-silicone method opens up the possibility of new technologies in this area of fluorescence guided surgery. IRDye800BK is a promising alternative to ICG in visualising the urethra using fluorescence imaging. Its greater depth of penetration may allow earlier detection of the urethra during surgery and prevent wrong plane surgery sooner.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research