Use of Indocyanine Green Cholangiography and Methylene Blue to Detect Postoperative Biliary Fistula After Hepatectomy

Evaluation of Indocyanine Green Fluorescent Cholangiography Versus Methylene Blue to Detect Postoperative Biliary Fistula After Hepatectomy: Randomized Controlled Study

The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether the use of indocyanine green fluorescent cholangiography is responsible in a decrease of biliary fistula's rate in patients with liver diseases requiring liver resection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• benin or malignant liver disease with resection of 2 or more segments
• liver resection by laparotomy
• written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous hepatectomy
• emergency surgery
• allergy to indocyanine green
• allergy to methylene blue
• pregnancy or breastfeeding