Impact of preoperative indocyanine green injection on intraoperative decision-making and lymph node harvest in rectal cancer surgery
This study demonstrates the feasibility and safety of using ICG fluorescence imaging in minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. Its use could enhance lymph node mapping, support faster bowel recovery, and potentially reduce the risk of anastomotic leaks.
Authors
- Ennio Lamanna
- Giovanna Pavone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2523-4914)
- Mario Pacilli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1473-6962)
- Nicola Tartaglia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6845-7080)
- Arcangelo Picciariello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6361-1111)
- Antonio Ambrosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1252-9641)
- Michele De Fazio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8762-681X)
Institutions
- University of Foggia (IT)
- University of Salento (IT)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1683663
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Foggia