Promising Initial Experience With Intra-operative Fluorescent Cholangiography

Promising Initial Experience With Intra-operative Fluorescent Cholangiography

Intraoperative fluorescent cholangiography (IFC) with concomitant fluorescent angiography is a recently developed method for non-invasive visualisation of the relevant anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The objective of this study was to assess the time required by routine-use of IFC and to evaluate success-rate of the procedures.

Methods Thirty-five patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and operated by the same surgeon were consecutively enrolled. A standardized protocol with IFC including concomitant angiography was performed during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Intra-operative time-registration and exposure of predefined anatomical structures were recorded.

Inclusion criteria:

• Age > 18 years
• Scheduled for acute- or elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

• Known iodine-hypersensitivity
• Liver- or renal insufficiency
• Known thyrotoxicosis
• Pregnancy or lactation