Anastomotic complications occur after 5% to 20% of operations for rectosigmoid colon cancer. The intestinal perfusion status at the anastomotic site is an important modifiable
Analysis of monthly data releases by NHS England to highlight the huge pressures being placed on an over-burdened healthcare system. The BMA estimates that, between
Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) is a technique of augmented reality that, when applied in the operating theatre, allows the colorectal surgeon to visualize and assess bowel
Background: Ultrasonography (US) is widely used for pre-operative detection of liver tumors. However, US does not have high resolution and very small tumors, tumors located
Anastomotic leakage after intestinal resection is one of the most serious complications of surgical intervention for hollow viscus injury. Adequate vascular perfusion of the anastomotic
The efficacy of the use of the pedicled ALT flap for buttock defects has not been established in the literature. Here, we present a case
The indocyanine green fluorescence imaging system is a surgical tool with increasing applications in colon and rectal surgery that has received growing acceptance in various
A study led by experts University of Birmingham has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest scientific collaboration – involving over
Background: Dellon et al. have reported that chronic nerve compression of the tibial nerve inside the tarsal tunnel, caused by diabetes mellitus, can be relieved
A 39-year-old woman with progressive loss of vision left eye was referred for evaluation. Notably, she had been diagnosed with COVID-19 two weeks beforehand. Examination
SAGES, the Japan Society for Surgical Endoscopy (JSES) and the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS) are jointly presenting the session “Update on Fluorescent
Don’t forget if you are attending the London Breast Meeting this week, to stop by Booth 7 to discuss with Diagnostic Green and our UK
We are delighted to be back at an exhibit after such a long time being restricted by COVID-19. Drop by our stand (stand 7) or
Abstract The injury of common bile duct (CBD) is one of the most common complications during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Consequences of CBD injury are grave since
Abstract Fluorescence guided surgery (FGS) is an imaging technique that allows the surgeon to visualise different structures and types of tissue during a surgical procedure
Current diagnostic modalities for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) mainly focus on the macrovascular level. For assessment of tissue perfusion, near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging
Conclusion from this Italian review: ICG fluorescence imaging seems to be a promising tool in minimally invasive right colectomy. ICG fluorescence angiography is a safe
Check out this short video that explains to patients the benefits of fluorescence guided surgery https://isfgs.org/videos/fluorescence-guided-surgery-and-benefits-explained/
Check out this short video that explains colon surgery using FGS https://isfgs.org/videos/colon-surgery-using-fluorescence-guided-surgery-explained/
A total of 75,276 patients were included in the analysis with a mean age of 71.1 years (56% male) and with the majority (73.5%) being
Fluorescent cholangiography (FC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a novel method to facilitate real-time visualization of extrahepatic biliary structures that avoiding risk of bile duct