PFD Week 2016-Indocyanine Green (ICG) for Intraoperative Localization of Ureter

Indocyanine Green (ICG) for Intraoperative Localization of Ureter

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Video Summary

The video discusses the importance of intraoperative imaging of the ureters to prevent ureteral injury during gynecological surgery. Lower urinary tract injuries are often unrecognized during surgery, and they frequently occur during uncomplicated benign gynecological procedures. The video highlights that the rate of ureteral injury is higher for certain gynecological procedures, such as utero-sacral ligament-culpa suspension. The method of intraoperative imaging involves using indocyanine green (ICG) injected into the ureters, which fluoresces when stimulated by an infrared laser beam. This allows for visualization of the ureters and helps detect deviation, kinking, and potential injury. The technique can be useful in preventing ureteral injuries during surgery.

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Junchan Joshua Yune, MD

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Category Imaging

Category Surgery - Robotic Procedures

Category Education

Keywords

intraoperative imaging

ureters

ureteral injury

gynecological surgery

indocyanine green