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Indocyanine Green in Colorectal Surgery: Landmark Studies and Investigator Insights

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When

05.11.2025

Time

14.00-15.00 CET

Contact

Maria Sanchez

Aim of the webinar

This session brings together leading international experts to discuss the latest evidence from major clinical trials evaluating the role of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in reducing anastomotic leak rates in colorectal and rectal cancer surgery. From qualitative perfusion assessment to emerging quantitative analysis, the speakers will present pivotal results from their landmark studies that are shaping best practices and guiding the future adoption of fluorescence-guided surgery.

Speakers

Alexander Vahrmeijer

Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands

David Jayne

University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Jun Watanabe

Yokohama City University, Japan

Moderators

Afsana Elanko

Director of Education, British Association of Surgical Oncology (BASO), London, United Kingdom

target audience

The webinar is aimed at colorectal and general surgeons, surgical oncologists, researchers, trainees, and healthcare professionals interested in the clinical evidence and implementation of ICG fluorescence imaging to reduce anastomotic leak rates in colorectal and rectal cancer surgery.

Webinar programme

02.00 - 02.05

Introduction

A. Elanko

02.05 - 02.20

Blood Perfusion Assessment by Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging for Minimally Invasive Rectal Cancer Surgery (EssentiAL Trial) and Quantitative Assessment Study

J. Watanabe

02.20 - 02.35

Intraoperative Fluorescence Angiography with Indocyanine Green to Prevent Anastomotic Leak in Rectal Cancer Surgery (IntAct Trial)

D. Jayne

02.35 - 02.50

AVOID: A Phase III Randomised Controlled Trial Using Indocyanine Green for the Prevention of Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery

A. Vahrmeijer

02.50 - 03.00

Discussion

All faculty