Intra-operative visualization of the ureter by near-infrared fluorescence during robotic-assisted laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis - a video vignette.

Abstract

Ureteric identification is an important safety step during laparoscopic anterior resection in order to minimize the risk of iatrogenic injury. To do so confidently may add some time to the surgery especially in obese patients or those with advanced cancers, inflammatory disease processes (e.g. diverticulitis) and/or prior abdominal surgery.