Study explores ICG fluorescence to assess parathyroid perfusion and predict post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism risk. Findings highlight its accuracy.
The DCK is a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and cooperation between different surgical fields. Experts from a wide range of surgical disciplines can come together to share and develop their innovative ideas and best practices.
18 – 19 March, the ISFGS Foregut Symposium will be held. This year’s program will again include an updated extensive review of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic surgery, and how surgeons from around the globe are incorporating these tools of the future into their practices today.
Background: Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICGFA) during colorectal surgery associates with reduced post-operative anastomotic complication rates. Because its interpretation is subjective, quantification has been proposed
Systematic review of ICG fluorescence in colon cancer surgery, assessing its impact on lymph node detection, staging accuracy, and surgical outcomes.
explores the role of ICG fluorescence in oncology, enhancing tumor detection, surgical precision, and patient outcomes across multiple specialties.
The 19th St.Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference will take place at the Austria Center Vienna from March 12 – 15, 2025. The Conference will feature updates on all relevant facets of EBC care as well as state of the art lectures and hot topic debates and conclude with the renowned St.Gallen Consensus Session which formulates the world’s foremost experts’ recommendations to treat EBC around the globe.
WSES consensus supports ICG fluorescence-guided surgery in emergencies, improving decision-making, reducing complications, and enhancing precision.
ICG ingress time is a strong predictor of mastectomy skin flap necrosis in implant-based reconstruction, aiding surgical decision-making.
NIR-II imaging with ICG identifies early lower limb perfusion changes in type 2 diabetes, aiding in the early detection of peripheral artery disease risk.
Global survey reveals variations in SLN biopsy for endometrial cancer, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines and training.
2025 Barcelona Breast meeting will be held in Sant pau hospital, 12 – 14 March, Barcelona. Main topics covered will be reconstructive, aesthetic & oncological procedures
ICG fluorescence improves perfusion assessment in rectal cancer surgery, though high vs. low ligation shows no major leakage difference.
ICG fluorescence in Fundus First LC reduces conversion rates and improves safety without increasing complications.
Meta-analysis shows ICGFA lowers anastomotic leak rates, confirming surgeon judgment and guiding intraoperative decisions.
Meta-analysis confirms ICG improves common bile duct visualization in laparoscopic cholecystectomy; further trials needed.
Study finds ICG-F-assisted hepatectomy reduces complications, inflammation, and liver function decline vs. conventional laparoscopy.
Study finds ICG angiography may prevent ostomies in ovarian cancer bowel resections, though leak rates remain unchanged.
The INSEAN study evaluates ICG fluorescence for sentinel lymph node detection in breast cancer, comparing its efficacy, safety, and cost to the standard Tc-99 method.
ICG fluorescence cholangiography enhances bile duct visualization, improves critical view of safety, and ensures safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis patients.
Systematic review shows ICG-FA reduces anastomotic leaks by 55%, improving perfusion assessment without raising complications.
