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Role of Indocyanine Green in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Fig. 2: Fluorescent mapping showing common bile duct and cystic duct

structures in almost every patient. This makes them experienced
Fig. 1: Showing a preparation of indocyanine green with the procedure that makes it easier for them to perform future
procedure.
It does not require X-ray, thus no one is exposed to radiation.
The ICG that is used is usually safe and does not cause any adverse
reaction in patients. It is also cost-effective.

conclusIon
Real-time near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography offers better
technology that can help with the identification of the vital biliary
anatomy.
It helps to reduce the risk of bile duct injury by providing clear
vision of the vital extrahepatic structure. The reduced risk helps to
avoid complications that can arise from the injury of the bile duct,
which sometimes can be fatal to a patient.

Fig 3: Fluorescent mapping showing cystic, right and left hepatic duct
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