Inter-user variation in the interpretation of near infrared perfusion imaging using indocyanine green in colorectal surgery

ConclusionSignificant experience is recommended before reliance on ICG perfusion angiograms. ICG fluorescence assessment is prone to variable interpretation and influenced by experience and, perhaps, knowledge of preassessment operative steps suggesting a role for objective flow analysis with artificial intelligence methods as the next phase of this technology.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research