Real-Time near-Infrared fluorescent cholangiography during robotic single-Site cholecystectomy

Abstract

The risk of biliary injury during cholecystectomy has increased with the introduction of laparoscopy, with even greater concerns using the single-site approach. On the other hand, the development of a new robotic single-site platform was seen as a potential technical help. In addition, the introduction of real-time near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography during robotic single-site cholecystectomy can also help in assessing the biliary anatomy and might reduce the risk of biliary injury. Moreover, this technology could shorten the operative time in selected patients and might be useful for the development of augmented reality and image-guided surgery in the future.