Surgical Film Library-Realtime Intra-Operative Assessment Of Intestinal Perfusion

Realtime Intra-Operative Assessment Of Intestinal Perfusion

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Video Summary

Dr. Taima May discusses using indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICGFA) for real-time assessment of bowel perfusion during gynecologic oncology surgeries. ICGFA safely identifies tissue with poor blood flow, helping detect anastomoses at risk of failure and guiding intraoperative decisions to reduce complications like leaks. The technique uses handheld near-infrared imaging systems to assess both serosal and mucosal perfusion. Advanced software allows quantification and color mapping of perfusion to differentiate healthy and ischemic tissue. This innovative approach enhances surgical precision, enables immediate revisions when needed, and helps preserve bowel segments, improving patient outcomes after bowel resections.

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Taymaa May, Canada

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Route Open

Skill Level Intermediate

Surgical Location Mid-abdomen

Keywords

Open

Mid-abdomen

Intermediate

indocyanine green fluorescence angiography

bowel perfusion assessment

gynecologic oncology surgery

anastomotic leak prevention

near-infrared imaging