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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2023

Novel Modality of Endoluminal Anastomotic Integrity Assessment with Fluoroangiography After Left-sided Colorectal Resections.

Lidia Castagneto-Gissey, Alessandra Iodice, Paolo Urciuoli, Stefano Pontone, Bruno Salvati, Giovanni Casella

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Article in World journal of surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Lidia Castagneto-GisseyDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Alessandra IodiceDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Paolo UrciuoliDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Stefano PontoneDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Bruno SalvatiDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni CasellaDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161, Rome, Italy. giovanni.casella@uniroma1.it.
Sapienza University of Rome · IT

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Abstract

backgroundSeveral methods have been described for the intraoperative evaluation of colorectal anastomotic integrity. Technological evolution has allowed to progress from basic mechanical methods to the use of more sophisticated techniques. This study describes a novel endoluminal modality of colorectal anastomotic assessment through the use of a Disposable Rigid Scope Introducer (DRSI) also allowing for intraoperative endoluminal perfusion evaluation by indocyanine green (ICG) fluoroangiography in patients undergoing left-sided colorectal resection.

methodsThe DRSI consists of an endoluminal introducer device made up of an insertion tube and port connected to an insufflation bulb to manually insufflate the sigmoid and rectum and is compatible with any laparoscopic camera, also allowing for ICG fluoroangiography for perfusion purposes.

resultsThe DRSI was successfully used to assess anastomotic integrity after left-sided colorectal resections performed in 16 consecutive patients. The DRSI allowed to visualize by fluoroangiography the quality of tissue perfusion at the anastomotic site in all cases, contributing to the decision of avoiding loop ileostomies in low rectal resections. In 2 cases, the DRSI showed the presence of significant anastomotic bleeding which was successfully controlled by laparoscopic suture placement. No adverse event resulted from the use of this device.

conclusionsThe DRSI combines direct endoluminal visualization of the anastomosis together with real-time evaluation of its blood flow. This device holds great potential for prompt intraoperative detection of anastomotic alterations, possibly reducing the risk of postoperative anastomotic bleeding or leaks related to mechanical construction/perfusion issues. Potential advantages of this device warrant larger cohort studies and prospective randomized trials.

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ColectomyColorectal NeoplasmsAnastomosis, SurgicalAnastomotic LeakHumansIndocyanine GreenProspective StudiesIndocyanine Green

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PMID36694037
PMCPMC10070229
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