Green dye could make gallbladder surgery safer and faster

NCT ID NCT04103762

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a green dye (indocyanine green) during gallbladder removal surgery helps surgeons see bile ducts better than the standard X-ray method. The goal was to reduce the risk of bile duct injury and shorten surgery time. The study involved 156 adults with acute gallstone cholecystitis who needed laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

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Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France

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