Lindsey G Kahan, BS, Sara Feaman, MS, CCRP, Wen Hui Tan, MD, Jared M McAllister, MD, Jeffrey A Blatnik, MD. Washington University in St. Louis
Pre-operative intravenous injection of indocyanine green (ICG) dye aids visualization of critical structures in the biliary system through its exclusive excretion by the liver, highlighting the cystic duct and common bile duct. ICG helps confirm the dissection of the critical view of safety during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which may help reduce inadvertent biliary injury.
Presented at the SAGES 2017 Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
Abstract ID: 80370
Program Number: V173
Presentation Session: Video Loop
Presentation Type: VideoLoop