OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography on the incidence of colorectal anastomotic leakage. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We summarized the results of non-comparative and randomized clinical trials, as well as meta-analyses. RESULTS: Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography changes the anastomosis site in 10% of patients due to inadequate blood supply to intestinal wall at the initially scheduled level. This method can decrease the incidence of «low» colorectal anastomosis leakage. CONCLUSION: Routine intraoperative fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green can become a standard method for prevention of colorectal anastomotic leakage.
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