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Indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence bowel perfusion assessment to prevent anastomotic leakage in minimally invasive colorectal surgery (AVOID): a multicentre, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial.

11 July 2025
Colorectal
BJSA
BJS Academy
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BJS Foundation Limited
London, UK
Faber RA, Meijer RPJ, Droogh DHM, Jongbloed JJ, Bijlstar OD, Boersma F et al.
Lancet Gastro Hepatol 2024; 9: 924-934.
This study included 931 robotic or laparoscopic procedures. Use of indocyanine green did not reduce the rate of clinically relevant anastomotic leaks - 9 versus 7 per cent, P=0.4.
Comment: Not indicated generally, but the authors believe it might be beneficial for rectosigmoid cancers.
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