"The Green Peace" How ICG can prevent complications in endometriosis surgery?

S Mahgoub, S. El Mahgoub, R M Saad, Ron Saad, Saad RM, Vashisht A, A Vashisht, Arvind Vashisht, M Mabrouk, Mabrouk M, Mohamed Mabrouk
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2024 · vol. 96 , pp. 102505 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102505 · PMID:38964989 · W4399383087
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This review explores how Indocyanine Green enhances endometriosis surgery precision by improving lesion visualization, reducing recurrence and injuries, and aiding surgical decisions, though further research is needed.

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Abstract

This literature review summarises the investigation into using Indocyanine Green (ICG) in the surgical management of endometriosis, focusing mainly on its application in Deep Endometriosis (DE). The study reviews the development, fluorescence characteristics, and clinical usage of ICG in enhancing the precision of identifying endometrial lesions during surgery. Emphasizing the technology's contribution to improved lesion visualisation, the paper discusses how ICG facilitates increased diagnostic accuracy, potentially reducing recurrence rates and the necessity for subsequent interventions. Additionally, it explores ICG's role in minimizing the risk of iatrogenic injuries, especially in ureteral endometriosis, and its utility in surgical decision-making for rectosigmoid endometriosis by evaluating bowel perfusion. Conclusively, while acknowledging the clear benefits of ICG integration in endometriosis surgical procedures, the abstract calls for more extensive research to validate its efficacy and cost-efficiency in the broader context of endometriosis treatment.

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