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