Feasibility of Simultaneous Artificial Intelligence-Assisted and NIR Fluorescence Navigation for Anatomical Recognition in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.

Ureters can be visualized on a monitor via fluorescence observation technology and an near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent ureteral catheter (NIRFUC). Eureka, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, can be used to analyze surgical videos and highlight nerves and loose connective tissue (LCT) in the dissection layer. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using simultaneous NIRFUC and AI assistance for anatomical recognition during laparoscopic surgery.

The Effect of Multifaceted Anastomotic Leakage Prevention ICG and SST for Lower Rectal Anastomosis.

Background/aim: In rectal cancer surgery, anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most important complication and has a reported frequency of 11-15%. The causes of AL leakage are complex, and AL prevention should be performed in multiple directions. Thus, this study examined the usefulness of the comprehensive and multifaceted AL preventive measures.